Vessel Traffic Management VTMIS Training Course

Name: Vessel Traffic Management and Information Systems VTMIS Training Course
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Operate and assure VTMIS through reliable traffic images, communications, decision support, incident coordination and resilience.

Vessel Traffic Management VTMIS Training Course

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Duration: 1 Week
Format: Classroom
Cities: Nairobi, Geneva, Barcelona, Zanzibar, Abu Dhabi, Casablanca and more
Next session: 8 – 12 November 2026, Nairobi
Average fee: 5,750 €

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Vessel Traffic Management and Information Systems VTMIS Training Course

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Overview

Vessel Traffic Management and Information Systems VTMIS Training Course is a one-week intermediate programme for vessel traffic service operators, harbour masters, maritime authority staff, port control personnel and marine operations supervisors. Participants build a VTMIS Operations and Assurance Pack that connects VTMIS course principles, vessel traffic management system training, VTS operations, maritime traffic monitoring, vessel traffic information system governance and service resilience. Agile Leaders Training Center presents VTMIS operations practice.

The course distinguishes the Vessel Traffic Service from the technology platform that supports it. Participants connect service purpose, authority, procedures, reporting, traffic-image creation, sensor and communication inputs, operator decision support, incident coordination, information quality, contingency and performance. It is not an accredited IALA VTS operator certificate course.

Who Should Attend

Vessel traffic service personnel who monitor and support maritime traffic
Harbour masters and port-control supervisors responsible for navigation safety
Maritime authority staff who oversee VTS governance and performance
Marine operations personnel who coordinate vessel arrivals and movements
Technical support staff who maintain VTMIS information and interfaces

Participants should understand basic maritime operations and nautical terminology. The course does not authorise a participant to act as a certified VTS operator and does not replace IALA-accredited training, local on-the-job endorsement or competent-authority requirements.

Departments and Industries

Maritime administrations and competent VTS authorities
Port authorities, harbour master offices and marine control centres
Coastal monitoring and waterways organisations
Offshore, terminal and marine logistics operators
VTMIS integrators, communications providers and technical support teams

Learning Objectives

Explain VTS purpose, service boundaries, authority and the supporting VTMIS architecture.
Build and maintain a reliable traffic image from vessel reports and sensor inputs.
Apply structured communication, information provision, advice and coordination procedures.
Manage degraded sensors, data conflicts, recording, handover and contingency conditions.
Assess cyber, technical and operational dependencies affecting service continuity.
Complete a VTMIS Operations and Assurance Pack with procedures, controls and measures.

Course Agenda

Day 1: Define the VTS Service and Operating Context

SOLAS V/12, IMO Guidance and IALA VTS Framework Map
Service Purpose, Area, Users, Risk and Authority Profile
Information Service, Traffic Organisation and Navigational Assistance Concepts
Competent Authority, VTS Provider and Stakeholder Responsibility Matrix
Operational Procedure, Record and Watch Handover Structure

Day 2: Build the Vessel Traffic Image

Vessel Reporting, Identity, Voyage and Movement Information Flow
Radar, AIS, CCTV, Weather, Radio and External Data Source Map
Track Association, Correlation, Labelling and Information Confidence
Chart, Route, Area, Alert and Traffic-Image Configuration
Data Quality, Conflict, Latency and Missing-Information Review

Day 3: Communicate and Support Traffic Decisions

VHF Watch, Message Structure and Standard Maritime Communication
Information, Warning, Advice and Instruction Boundary Scenarios
Traffic Plan, Movement Coordination and Waterway Constraint Board
Operator Situation Assessment and Decision-Support Checklist
Communication Log, Recording, Replay and Evidence Integrity

Day 4: Coordinate Incidents and Degraded Operations

Collision Risk, Grounding, Equipment Failure and Hazard Scenario Matrix
Alert Validation, Escalation and Multi-Agency Coordination
Sensor Loss, Communications Failure and Conflicting-Track Procedure
Business Continuity, Fallback, Recovery and Service Restoration Plan
Cyber Dependency, Access, Interface and Incident-Control Review

Day 5: Assure and Improve VTMIS Operations

Service Objective, Performance Measure and Threshold Dashboard
Watch Audit, Recording Review and Procedure-Conformance Checklist
Operator Workload, Human Factors and Team Coordination Review
Technology Change, Configuration, Test and Acceptance Controls
Capstone Exercise: Complete a VTMIS Operations and Assurance Pack

Practical Exercises

Define a VTS service area, users, hazards and operating objectives.
Reconcile vessel reports with radar, AIS and other sensor information.
Draft an operator message for information, warning and coordination scenarios.
Manage a degraded sensor and communications scenario through fallback and recovery.
Prepare a watch assurance dashboard and improvement action plan.

FAQs

What is the difference between VTS and VTMIS?

VTS is the shore-side service and operating organisation that supports safe and efficient navigation. VTMIS is the integrated information and technology environment used to support that service and related maritime stakeholders.

Does this VTMIS course certify a VTS operator?

No. It is professional development, not an IALA-accredited operator course, competent-authority certificate or local on-the-job endorsement.

Which information sources support a traffic image?

Sources may include vessel reports, radar, AIS, cameras, meteorological and hydrographic feeds, radio communications, charts, port systems and other validated external data.

How should conflicting vessel information be handled?

Operators should preserve source identity, assess confidence and timeliness, seek clarification, avoid unsupported assumptions, record decisions and follow approved escalation procedures.

Why is cyber resilience included?

VTMIS depends on connected sensors, networks, software, accounts and external interfaces. Cyber disruption can affect information integrity, availability and operational decision support.

Conclusion

Participants leave with a practical assurance framework and completed operating pack. They can connect service purpose, traffic information, communication, incidents, resilience, technology and performance through traceable procedures.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center

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Location	Dates	Duration	Mode	Price
Nairobi	Week 45, 2026 8 – 12 November 2026	1 Week	Onsite	€4,500
Geneva	Week 46, 2026 15 – 19 November 2026	1 Week	Onsite	€6,200
Barcelona	Week 48, 2026 23 – 27 November 2026	1 Week	Onsite	€5,700
Zanzibar	Week 48, 2026 29 November – 3 December 2026	1 Week	Onsite	€5,500
Zoom	Week 50, 2026 7 – 11 December 2026	1 Week	Online	€1,500
Abu Dhabi	Week 50, 2026 7 – 11 December 2026	1 Week	Onsite	€4,700
Casablanca	Week 51, 2026 14 – 18 December 2026	1 Week	Onsite	€4,100
Tbilisi	Week 51, 2026 14 – 18 December 2026	1 Week	Onsite	€5,000
Frankfurt	Week 51, 2026 14 – 18 December 2026	1 Week	Onsite	€5,700
Jakarta	Week 52, 2026 21 – 25 December 2026	1 Week	Onsite	€5,700
Vienna	Week 53, 2026 28 December 2026 – 1 January 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€5,700
London	Week 01, 2027 4 – 8 January 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€5,700
Bangkok	Week 01, 2027 10 – 14 January 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€6,000
Phuket	Week 02, 2027 17 – 21 January 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€6,000
Johannesburg	Week 03, 2027 24 – 28 January 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€4,500
San Diego	Week 05, 2027 1 – 5 February 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€14,000
Abu Dhabi	Week 05, 2027 1 – 5 February 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€4,700
Istanbul	Week 06, 2027 8 – 12 February 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€4,500
Berlin	Week 06, 2027 8 – 12 February 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€5,700
Chicago	Week 06, 2027 14 – 18 February 2027	1 Week	Onsite	€12,000

Frequently asked questions

What does this course cover?

OverviewVessel Traffic Management and Information Systems VTMIS Training Course is a one-week intermediate programme for vessel traffic service operators, harbour masters, maritime authority staff, port control personnel and marine operations supervisors. Participants build a VTMIS Operations and Assurance Pack that connects VTMIS course principles, vesse…

Are training dates available?

Yes. Available dates and destinations are listed in the course dates section on this page.

How can I register?

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Vessel Traffic Management VTMIS Training Course