VTS: air traffic control of the sea

Every airport needs its air traffic control but what about the ships in our seaports? Here’s how Port Authority’s VTS teams keep watch 24/7 to keep shipping safe in New South Wales, Australia.
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Port Authority of New South Wales manages the navigation, security and operational safety needs of commercial shipping in Sydney Harbour, Port Botany, Newcastle Harbour, Port Kembla, Eden and Yamba.
With over 6,000 visits from trade and cruise vessels each year, the ports of New South Wales contribute billions of dollars to our economy; create thousands of jobs and support countless businesses.
Port Authority works 24/7 to ensure the safety of these ships, the security of our working ports and the protection of our marine environment.
Across six ports, Port Authority delivers safe and efficient marine services, including harbour masters; marine pilotage; aids to navigation; vessel traffic services; emergency response; hydrographic surveying; port management and cruise terminal operations.
Port Authority of New South Wales keeps our ports safe, secure and open to the world.
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• Find out more at www.portauthoritynsw.com.au
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[@jankoenen]

Nice video, and greets from a colleague VTSO in Dordrecht, Netherlands

[@hariprasad-ds4xx]

❤Nice to see am proud to be a marine traffic controller❤❤❤

[@gregbrown5554]

Ever-so prudent sea vessel monitoring, inspection and policing agencies. Policing in the sense of safeguarding maritime redundancy issues.

[@flightpilotgroup3062]

Is it possible to unlearn a dispatcher at a private school? What are the dispatchers' work hours?

[@rizkicahyadi1958]

how many vts station do u have in wales?

[@brynaamrl]

How does one become a VTS? i have been looking everywhere in the internet, but cant find a source to answer me.

[@lachlanculverhouse9414]

On the website mate

[@paanikki]

Do you mean how does one become a VTS operator? In different countries, the Vessel traffic services may work under different authorities. In some areas, it may be the regional or local port authority, in others, it may be a national maritime administration. In some countries, the service may be under the coast guard organisation, or it may be run by a commercial company, etc. Therefore there is no "standard" training program, or "standard" way to become a VTS operator.

[@PortAuthorityofNewSouthWales]

Hi Bryan, Yes it depends on what country you're in, or even what state / city. Usually, the authority for maritime safety in each country will set the standards, but each port may have their additional requirements.
In Australia where we operate, AMSA is the authority for this and they have info about qualifications and training for VTS operators on their website at www.amsa.gov.au/safety-navigation/navigating-coastal-waters/qualifications-and-training-vts-operators
Find out who sets the standards where you are and they should be able to assist.
Good luck!

[@SuperSetright]

That is a VERY cushy job

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