First Russian VTS Training Complex
VTS training in Russia was traditionally developed directly at the working place of vessel traffic centre under the supervision of skilled VTS operator.
Now, when navigation became more intensive, when new up-to-date equipment is being installed, new technology is being introduced this training does not satisfy the requirements of safty of navigation.
Today VTS operator deals not only with vessel traffic, but also with rescue operations, oil spill response operations and navigation as a whole.
Even a new term was introduced - VTMIS (Vessel Traffic Management & Information Service).
To suite high requirement to the VTS operators competence in accordance with IMO Resolution À.857(20) Makarov Training Centre of Admiral Makarov State Maritime Academy with support of Saint Petersburg Harbour Authorities installed first in Russia specialized VTMIS training complex "Navi -Trainer Pro 4000".
Training programme is based on IALA Model course V-103 and includes all tasks and items VTS operators deal with.
VTMIS training complex includes a work station for instructor, 2 VTS operators work stations, full mission Ship Bridge with 1350 visualization, 2nd active Bridge with restricted functions. Visualization system uses 29 ships models and 23 sailing areas, including Saint-Petersburg and Primorsk (new oil terminal in "Eastern Gulf of Finland).
VTMIS training complex allows to train VTS operators, pilots and deck officers at the same time.
VTS-operators and pilots of new oil port were first who have passed training at new VTMIS training complex.
Training for pilots and deck officers included passage from Seskar Island to the tanker berth at Primorsk under different whether conditions and visibility, mooring operations at Primorsk with or without tugs.
Training is carried out under the supervision of operating pilot of Primorsk.
