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Exploring new paths for the certification of MRCC/VTS operators: the Spanish experience

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Presentation contents 1 Background: 18 years of training (Jos Daz) 2 VTS International regulatory framework (Jos Daz) 3 VTS training: the IALA scheme (Jos Daz) 4 MRCC/SAR training (Xaqun Maceiras) 5 Training strategy for the future (Xaqun Maceiras)

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1. Background: 18 years of training

the 20th October 1989, first PNS presentation the 24th November 1992, Merchant Navy Act into force the 4th December 1992, Aegean Sea runs aground off La Corua, the Plan is checked out The 5th march 1993, the first MRCC/VTS operator training certificates were issued

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1. Background: 18 years of training. The broad picture

Maritime labour market experienced seafarers allowed easy recruitment of

Hundreds of captains and officers anxious to find a job ashore Fiirst course consisted of: 3 weeks of lecturing at the European Institute for Martime Studies 1 week of on-the-job training at MRCCs Tarifa or Finisterre 2 days of on-the-job training at MRCC Madrid

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1. Background: 18 years of training Course programme

The course contents was focused on the three main responsibilities that the State Ports and Merchant Navy Act had assigned to SASEMAR: VTS, SAR and Pollution combat topics:
Maritime English Traffic organization Computers Vessel Traffic Services Dangerous goods Martima safety: national and international regulatory framework Radar: Shortcomings of the shore-based equipment Pollution combat Mational Plan for maritime Rescue and Pollution Combat Martima Rescue Co-ordination centres: organization and operation SAR resources and co-operating agencies Marine communications and COSPAS SARSAT system Handling the media

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2. International Regulatory Framework

There is no international IMO instrument for MRCC/VTS training, as the one in force for seafareres (STCW Convention and Code). Nevertheless Resolutin 10 of STCW-95 deals with the training of maritime pilots, vessel traffic services personnel and maritime personnel employed on mobile offshore units

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2. International Regulatory Framework

Resolution 10 invites IMO to consider developing provisions covering the training and certification of this personnel (pilots, VTS, off-shore personnel) for inclusion in the 1978 STCW Convention or in such other instrument or instruments as may be appropriate. In this Resolution 10 there is no mention of MRCC personnel

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2. International Regulatory Framework The IMO Guidelines

In 1968 IMO Resolucin A.158 (ES.IV) Recommendation on Port Advisory Systems was adopted In 1985 IMO Resolution A. 587 (14) Guidelines for Vessel Traffic Services was adopted In 1997 the Resolution A. 857 (20) Guidelines for Vessel Traffic Services revokes the former and sets the principles for VTS operator training and certification

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2. International Regulatory Framework Resolution A.857 (20). Annex 2, Paragraph 1.1.4

1.1.4 Given the role of VTS in the provision of safety and efficiency services to shipping and in the protection of the environment, the need to avoid confusion on the part of users travelling from one VTS to another and the importance of professionalism on the part of operators in determining the extent of trust placed in the functioning and effectiveness of a VTS, it is essential that VTS personnel be adequately qualified and trained to carry out their functions, and that the standards for such qualification and training be agreed upon internationally to a large extent...

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3. VTS Training: The IALA Scheme The Recommendation V-103

In May 1998 IALA adopted Recommendation V-103 Standards for Training and Certification of VTS Personnel aiming to provide a basis: for VTS Authorities when recruiting VTS personnel;
for model courses to establish a training programme on the specific knowledge and skill requirements necessary for qualification as a VTS Operator; to ensure that VTS personnel are trained and qualified to enable them to perform the tasks required; for maintaining a satisfactory level of operational performance through the systematic provision of refresher and/or revalidation training for qualified personnel; to regularly assess VTS Operators ability to perform to established and recognised standards and; for a structured career progression for VTS personnel.

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3. VTS Training: The IALA Scheme and Model Courses

IALA Model Corses have the same structure anf format than IMO Model Courses IALA Model Course V-103/1 on Vessel Traffic Services Operator Training IALA Model Course V-103/2 on Vessel Traffic Services Supervisor Training IALA Model Course V-103/3 on Vessel Traffic Services On-the Job Training IALA Model Course V-103/3 on Vessel Traffic Services On-the Job Training Instructor

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3. VTS Training: The IALA Scheme Future Model Courses

Navigation Assistance Service (NAS) VTS Simulation Incident response The training the trainer concept

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3. VTS Training: The IALA Scheme Model Course V-103/1 Modules

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Language Traffic Management Equipment Nautical Knowledge Communication Co-ordination VHF radio Personal Attibutes Emergency situations

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3. VTS Training: The IALA Scheme Jovellanos Centre Experience with V103/1 Model Course
YEAR 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2010 COURSES 1 3 2 3 4 3 TRAINEES 4 15 9 17 21 39

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3. VTS Training: The IALA Scheme Supplementary Guidelines

Besides Recommendation and Model Courses, IALA provides other important and valuable references for training, Guidelines on Accreditation of VTS Training Courses Assessment of Training Requirements for existing VTS Personnel, Candidate VTS operators, Revalidation of VTS Operator Certificates Designing and Implementing Simulation in VTS Training at Training Institutes / VTS Centers Staffing Levels at VTS Centres these documents area available for free downloading at: www.iala-aism.org

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3. VTS Training: The IALA Scheme Jovellanos Centre new VTS simulator

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Conclusions for VTS training part

IALA Recommendation V103 Model Courses Accreditation of Training Centres Possible MRCC operator accreditation? Discussion for the round table afterwards The MRCC training (Xaquin)

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Legal Framework

State Ports and Merchant Navy Act Maritime Safety and Rescue Agency

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Scope of Action

Provide Maritime SAR Services Maritime Pollution Preparedness and Response Maritime Traffic Management

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SRUs

14 1 4 55 11 5

ETVs Oil Recovery Vessel Patrol Boats Fast Action Boats Helicopters Fixed-Wing Aircraft

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Starting Point

Workforce: 360 operators 21 MRCCs

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MRCCs

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SAR Assets

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Staff Qualification

Universitary Degree in Nautical Studies STCW 95 Diverse seagoing experience

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Current Undertakings

Assessment of Present Training Accreditation of Prior Learning Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning National Competent Authority Decree Certification

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Training Process

Internal Training Strategy Recruitment Operator Training Supervisor Training OJT Instructor Tarining

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Certification Process

Formal Training Courses On the Job Training (Task Book for Trainee) Endorsement Certification

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Refresher Training

Needs Assessment Training Schedule Training Center Jovellanos E-Learning

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Training Needs Assessment

Organizational Analysis Task Analysis Individual Analysis

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Training Aspects

Search and Rescue Marine Pollution Based on Model Courses STCW

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SAR Training

MRCC Operators MRCC Supervisors MRCC Managers Trainers SRUs Crews

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Marine Pollution Training

MRCC Personnel MRCC Supervisors Special Operations Personnel SRUs Crews

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Uncertainties

Maritime Universities Shortages Organization Budgetary Resources Future Technical Challenges .Who Knows the Score?

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Questions?