Action Plan
This Action Plan lists the tasks to be progressed during the current committee session. This is a living document which is kept under frequent review by the Committee Management Team (CMT). Each task has its own Task Group Leader and a dedicated workspace/meeting room. Please e-mail expressions of interest to participate in the work of a given Task Group to the specified Task Group Leader.
VTS57
WORKING GROUP 1 – OPERATIONS – WG1 Plenary room link
| Task | Other Actions / Expectations | Task Group Leader | Comments | Workspace |
| 1.1.3 a) Develop guidance on the implications of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) from a VTS perspective 1.1.3 b) Assess the implications associated with the advent of MASS on IALA Standards specifically related to the establishment and operation of VTS (scoping exercise) | Continue work | Dorte Hansen | See input document 8.7.1 | VTS WG1 Meeting room 1 |
| 1.1.4 Develop guidance on delineating the VTS area | Start the work | Heidi Clevett | See input documents 8.1.1 + 8.1.1.1 | VTS WG1 Meeting room 5 |
| 1.1.5 Develop guidance to assist competent authorities for VTS establish an appropriate policy and regulatory framework to meet their obligations | To be finalized at VTS57 | Els Bogaert | VTS WG1 Meeting room 2 | |
| 1.3.1 Develop guidance on VTS digital communications (operational aspects ) | To be finalized at VTS57 | Remi Hoeve | See input documents 8.3.1 + 8.3.2 | VTS WG1 Meeting room 3 |
| 1.8.5 Enhancing the safety and efficiency of navigation around offshore installations | Start the work | Trond Ski/Els Bogaert | VTS WG1 Meeting room 7 | |
| 1.8.6 Harmonization of VTS data elements (internal and external integration) | Start the work | Remi Hoeve | Liaise with WG2 and IALA secretariat | VTS WG1 Meeting room 9 |
| 1.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated | Continuous | Trond Ski/Els Bogaert | Continue revision of G1141 and consider revision of G1089 based on VTS56-7.2.1. | VTS WG1 Meeting room 6 |
| 1.9.3 Review the VTS Questionnaire and conduct a digital global survey | To be finalized at VTS57 | Trond Ski/Els Bogaert | See input papers 8.6.1 + 8.6.1.1 | VTS WG1 Meeting room 8 |
WORKING GROUP 2 – TECHNOLOGY – WG2 Plenary room link
| Task | Other Actions / Expectations | Task Group Leader | Comments | Workspace |
| 2.5.2 Develop technical service description for digital data exchange between VTS and other entities – primarily ships. a) Technical Service Specification for VTS Traffic Clearance b) Technical Service Specification for Route Exchange | Task 2.8.1 is included into this main task. Will be ongoing throughout the entire work period. a) Consider input paper from China MSA and Fintrafic b) Continue work | Wim Smets /Juho Pitkanen | a) See input paper 9.1.2, 9.1.4 b) See input paper 9.1.1, 9.1.3, 9.1.3.1 | VTS WG2 Meeting room 2 |
| 2.6.1 Consider updating G1111-1 to include guidance on VTS Management Information Systems | Continue work Consider input paper from China MSA | See input paper 9.2.1.1 Liaise with WG1 | VTS WG2 Meeting room 1 | |
| 2.8.1 Develop a Product Specification S-212 for VTS on VTS digital information (under S-100 framework) | Merge into 2.5.2 Consider request from ARM on roadmap for S-200 Consider input paper from China MSA | Wim Smets | VTS WG2 Meeting room 2 | |
| 2.8.2 Review and update Recommendation R0145 on the Inter-VTS Exchange Format (IVEF) Service | Continue work Consider input from Korean CoastGuard | Rene Hogendoorn | See input paper 9.2.2 | VTS WG2 Meeting room 4 |
| 2.8.5 Full review of A-126, G1084 and other AIS-associated documentation | Consider request from ARM18 | See input paper 7.2.7 Liaise with WG1 and WG3 | VTS WG2 Meeting room 5 | |
| 2.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated | WG2 Chair |
WORKING GROUP 3 – TRAINING – WG3 Plenary link
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader | Papers | Workspace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.1 Develop guidance for dealing with trauma in VTS operations | Continue work | Jokum Lundsten | See input paper 10.4.1 + 10.4.2 | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.4.1 Guidance on aptitudes required by VTS personnel | Continue work – to complete at VTS58_ | Kelly Glew / Yasuko Nakai | See input paper 10.4.3 | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.8.1 Revision of G1103 on Train the Trainer | Work to begin at VTS57 | Jillian Carson-Jackson | WG3 plenary room | |
| 3.8.2 Develop guidance for remote training in VTS | Continue work | Jillian Carson-Jackson | See input paper 10.1.1 + 10.1.1.1 | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.8.6 Revision of G1027 on Simulation in VTS Training | Continue work – to complete at VTS57 | Stefaan Priem | See input paper 10.1.2 + 10.1.2.1 | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.8.7c Revision of IALA VTS Model Course C0103-5 VTS revalidation process | Continue work – to complete at VTS57, see link with review of G1156 | Jillian Carson-Jackson | WG3 plenary room | |
| 3.8.8 Consider including English language competency requirements in VTS operations | Continue work | Seunghee Choi | See input paper 10.2.1 + 10.2.1.1 | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated | As required Review of G1156 as identified in Review of C0103-5 | Jillian Carson-Jackson | WG3 plenary room |
VTS56
WORKING GROUP 1 – OPERATIONS – WG1 Plenary room link
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader | Comments | Workspace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1.3 a) Develop guidance on the implications of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) from a VTS perspective | To be finalized at VTS56 Review MASS table on the IALA website Will start at VTS56 | Neil Trainor | See input papers 8.1.1 + 8.1.1.1-2 + 8.1.2 + 8.1.3 + 8.1.3.1 | VTS WG1 Meeting room 1 |
| 1.1.3 b) Assess the implications associated with the advent of MASS on IALA Standards specifically related to the establishment and operation of VTS (scoping exercise) | Neil Trainor | See input papers 4.1.1 + 4.1.1.1 + 4.1.2 | VTS WG1 Meeting room 1 | |
| 1.1.5 Develop guidance to assist competent authorities for VTS establish an appropriate policy and regulatory framework to meet their obligations | Continue work | Neil Trainor | VTS WG1 Meeting room 2 | |
| 1.3.1 Develop guidance on VTS digital communications (operational aspects ) | Continue work | Fredrik Karlsson | See input paper 8.3.1 + 8.3.2 | VTS WG1 Meeting room 3 |
| 1.3.2 Review and update IMO Resolution A.918(22) on SMCP | Continue work | Heidi Clevett | VTS WG1 Meeting room 4 | |
| 1.8.4 Develop a guideline on quality management system for VTS | To be finalized at VTS56 | Trond Ski / Els Bogaert | See input papers 8.2.1 + 8.2.1.1-2 | VTS WG1 Meeting room 5 |
| 1.8.6 Harmonization of VTS data elements (internal and external integration) | Will start at VTS56 | Fredrik Karlsson | Liaise with WG2 and IALA secretariat | VTS WG1 Meeting room 9 |
| 1.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated | Consider updating G1120 Disaster Recovery To be finalized at VTS56Consider revising G1120 and G1141 Consider finalizing at VTS56 Consider revising G1141 and G1111-1 Consider finalizing at VTS56 | Trond Ski / Els Bogaert | See input paper VTS55-7.2.2 and liaise with ARMSee input paper 8.7.1 and liaise with WG2 and WG3See input paper 8.7.2 and liaise with WG2 (on G1111-1) and WG3 | VTS WG1 Meeting room 6 |
| 1.9.2 Continuous update contents of the VTS Manual | Continuous updates | Neil Trainor | VTS WG1 Meeting room 7 | |
| 1.9.3 Review the VTS Questionnaire and conduct a digital global survey | Continue work | CMT | VTS WG1 Meeting room 8 | |
| 1.9.4 Proceed with the “living document” on “Future VTS”, including emerging technologies and Human Element | Continue work | Neil Trainor |
WORKING GROUP 2 – TECHNOLOGY – WG2 Plenary room link
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader | Comments | Workspace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5.2 Develop technical service description for digital data exchange between VTS and other entities – primarily ships. a) Technical Service Specification for VTS Traffic Clearance | Task 2.8.1 is included into this main task. Will be ongoing throughout the entire work period. a) Consider input paper from China MSA | Wim Smets | a) See input paper 9.1.1 Test version published | VTS WG2 Meeting room 2 |
| b) Technical Service Specification for Route Exchange | b) Continue work | Wim Smets | b) see input paper 9.1.3 | VTS WG2 Meeting room 2 |
| 2.6.1 Consider updating G1111-1 to include guidance on VTS Management Information Systems | Continue work Consider input paper from China MSA | See input paper 9.2.1 and related documents under section 1.2. Liaise with WG1 | VTS WG2 Meeting room 1 | |
| 2.8.1 Develop a Product Specification S-212 for VTS on VTS digital information (under S-100 framework) | Merge into 2.5.2 Consider request from ARM on roadmap for S-200 Consider input paper from China MSA | Wim Smets | See input paper 9.1.2 See input paper 9.3.1 | VTS WG2 Meeting room 2 |
| 2.8.2 Review and update Recommendation R0145 on the Inter-VTS Exchange Format (IVEF) Service | Continue work | Rene Hogendoorn | See input paper 9.3.2 | VTS WG2 Meeting room 4 |
| 2.8.4 Develop guidance on cyber security for Marine AtoN | Unclear if risk assessment is included in this task. G1182 approved by C80. | Richard Aase | Await PAP discussion on this issue. | VTS WG2 Meeting Room 3 |
| 2.8.5 Full review of A-126, G1084 and other AIS-associated documentation | Consider request from ARM18 | See input paper 9.4.1 + 9.4.1.1 Liaise with WG1 and WG3 | VTS WG2 Meeting room 5 | |
| 2.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated |
WORKING GROUP 3 – TRAINING – WG3 Plenary link
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader | Comments | Workspace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1.1 Develop guidance for dealing with trauma in VTS operations | Will start at VTS56 | Jockum Lundsten | See input paper 10.4.1 + 10.4.2 + 10.4.4 | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.4.1 Guidance on aptitudes required by VTS personnel | Continue work | Kelly Glew | See input paper 10.4.3 | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.8.2 Develop guidance for remote training in VTS | Continue work | Jillian Carson-Jackson | See input paper 10.1.1 + 10.1.1.1 | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.8.6 Revision of G1027 on Simulation in VTS Training | Continue work | Stefaan Priem | See input paper 10.1.2 + 10.1.2.1 | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.8.7c Revision of IALA VTS Model Course C0103-5 VTS revalidation process | Will start at VTS56 | Jillian Carson-Jackson | See input paper 10.1.3 | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.8.8 Consider including English language competency requirements in VTS operations | Continue work | Seunghee Choi | See input paper 10.2.1 + 10.2.1.1 | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated | As required | Jillian Carson-Jackson |
VTS55
WORKING GROUP 1 – OPERATIONS – WG1 Plenary room link
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader | Task Group Workspace |
| 1.1.3 a) Develop guidance on the implications of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) from a VTS perspective 1.1.3 b)Assess the implications associated with the advent of MASS on IALA Standards specifically related to the establishment and operation of VTS (scoping exercise) | Continue the work | Neil Trainor | VTS WG1 Meeting room 1 |
| 1.1.5 Develop guidance to assist competent authorities for VTS establish an appropriate policy and regulatory framework to meet their obligations | Continue the work | Els Bogaert | VTS WG1 Meeting room 2 |
| 1.3.1 Develop guidance on VTS digital communications (operational aspects ) | Continue the work | Fredrik Karlsson | VTS WG1 Meeting room 3 |
| 1.3.2 Revision of IMO Resolution A.918(22) IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (prepare note IMO in time) | Continue the work | Heidi Clevett | VTS WG1 Meeting room 4 |
| 1.8.4 Develop a guideline on quality management system for VTS | Trond Ski | VTS WG1 Meeting room 5 | |
| 1.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated | Work in input paper VTS55-8.2.1 The use of VHF and Maintaining Situational Awareness (IHMA) Possible outputs on G1141, G1132, G1111-2). | Trond Ski/Els Bogaert | VTS WG1 Meeting room 6 |
| 1.9.2 Continuous update contents of the VTS Manual | Continue the work | Neil Trainor | VTS WG1 Meeting room 7 |
| 1.9.3 Conduct of the Global VTS Questionnaire | Continue the work | Trond Ski/Els Bogaert | VTS WG1 Meeting room 8 |
WORKING GROUP 2 – TECHNOLOGY – WG2 Plenary room link
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader and e-mail address | Task Group Workspace |
| 2.5.1 Revise G1177 on portrayal of VTS information | Merge the document created by WG1 and the document created by WG2 | Peter Kito | VTS WG2 Meeting room 1 |
| 2.5.2 Develop technical service description for digital data exchange between VTS and other entities – primarily ships. a) Technical Service Specification for VTS Traffic Clearance b) Technical Service Specification for Route Exchange | We will include task 2.8.1 into this main task. Will be ongoing throughout the entire workperiod | Thomas Christensen | VTS WG2 Meeting room 2 |
| 2.8.1 Develop a Product Specification S-212 for VTS under the S-100 framework | Work with 2.5.2 | Wim Smets | VTS WG2 Meeting room 2 |
| 2.8.2 Review and update Recommendation R0145 (V-145) on the Inter-VTS Exchange Format (IVEF) Service | Rene Hogendoorn | VTS WG2 Meeting room 4 | |
| 2.8.4 Develop guidance on cyber security for Marine AtoN | Aim to finish Guideline together with WG1 and WG3 | Richard Aase / Robert Townsend | VTS WG2 Meeting Room 3 |
| 2.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated | WG2 Chair |
WORKING GROUP 3 – TRAINING – WG3 Plenary link
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader and e-mail address | Task Group Workspace |
| 3.4.1 Guidance on aptitudes required by VTS personnel | Initial discussion for planning purposes / identify expertise required / experts – first meeting at VTS55, complete by VTS 58 | Kelly Glew | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.8.2 Develop guidance on remote training in VTS | Initial discussion for planning purposes – first meeting at VTS55, complete by VTS 59 | Jillian Carson-Jackson | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.8.6 Revision of G1027 on Simulation in VTS Training | Continue the work | Stefaan Priem | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.8.7b Continue revision of IALA VTS Model Courses (C0103-4 OJT Instructor) | Continue the work and review output from ICG, plan further review | Jillian Carson-Jackson | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.8.8 Consider including English language competency requirements in VTS operations | Continue the work / New Guideline – development of [or provision of] a VTS specific English language assessment. | Seunghee Choi | WG3 plenary room |
| Task 3.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated | Jillian Carson-Jackson |
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VTS54
WORKING GROUP 1 – OPERATIONS – WG1 Plenary room link
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader | Task Group Workspace |
| 1.1.3 a) Develop guidance on the implications of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) from a VTS perspective 1.1.3 b)Assess the implications associated with the advent of MASS on IALA Standards specifically related to the establishment and operation of VTS (scoping exercise) | Forwarded from previous WP | Neil Trainor | VTS WG1 Meeting room 1 |
| 1.1.5 Develop guidance to assist competent authorities for VTS establish an appropriate policy and regulatory framework to meet their obligations | First session | Neil Trainor | VTS WG1 Meeting room 2 |
| 1.3.1 Develop guidance on VTS digital communications (operational aspects ) | Forwarded from previous WP | Fredrik Karlsson | VTS WG1 Meeting room 3 |
| 1.3.2 Revision of IMO Resolution A.918(22) IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases (prepare note IMO in time) | Heidi Clevett | VTS WG1 Meeting room 4 | |
| 1.8.4 Develop a guideline on quality management system for VTS | First session | Trond Ski | VTS WG1 Meeting room 5 |
| 1.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated | Trond Ski/Els Bogaert | VTS WG1 Meeting room 6 | |
| 1.9.2 Continuous update contents of the VTS Manual | Neil Trainor | VTS WG1 Meeting room 7 | |
| 1.9.3 Conduct of the Global VTS Questionnaire | Trond Ski/Els Bogaert | VTS WG1 Meeting room 8 | |
| 1.9.4 Proceed with the “living document” on “Future VTS”, including emerging technologies and Human Element | Forwarded from previous WP | Neil Trainor | VTS WG1 Meeting room 9 |
WORKING GROUP 2 – TECHNOLOGY – WG2 Plenary room link
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader and e-mail address | Task Group Workspace |
| 2.5.1 Revise G1177 on portrayal of VTS information | Merge the document created by WG1 and the document created by WG2 | Peter Kito | VTS WG2 Meeting room 1 |
| 2.5.2 Develop technical service description for digital data exchange between VTS and other entities – primarily ships. | We will include task 2.8.1 into this main task. Will be ongoing throughout the entire workperiod | Thomas Christensen | VTS WG2 Meeting room 2 |
| 2.8.1 Develop a Product Specification S-212 for VTS under the S-100 framework | Work with 2.5.2 | Wim Smets | VTS WG2 Meeting room 2 |
| 2.8.2 Review and update Recommendation R0145 (V-145) on the Inter-VTS Exchange Format (IVEF) Service | Review and update R0145 on IVEF, creating both product specification and service specification | Rene Hogendoorn | VTS WG2 Meeting room 4 |
WORKING GROUP 3 – TRAINING – WG3 Plenary link
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader and e-mail address | Task Group Workspace |
| 3.8.7 Consider including English language competency requirements in VTS operations | Commence at VTS 54 / New Guideline – development of [or provision of] a VTS specific English language assessment. | Seunghee Choi | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.8.6 Revision of G1027 on Simulation in VTS Training | Commence at VTS 54 | Stefaan Priem | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.8.8a Consider Continue revision of IALA VTS Model Courses (C0103-2) | Complete at VTS 54 (Note – added in task number) | Jillian Carson-Jackson | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.8.8b Continue revision of IALA VTS Model Courses (C0103-4) | Review output from ICG, plan further review (Note – added in task number) | Jillian Carson-Jackson | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.8.1 Review of G1103 – VTS Train the Trainer | Initial discussion for planning purposes – to commence at VTS55, complete by VTS 59 | Jillian Carson-Jackson | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.1.1 dealing with trauma in VTS (proposed new Guideline) | Initial discussion for planning purposes / identify expertise required / experts – to commence at VTS56, complete by VTS 60 | TBC | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.4.1 Guidance on aptitudes required by VTS personnel | Initial discussion for planning purposes / identify expertise required / experts – to commence at VTS55, complete by VTS 58 | Kelly Glew | WG3 plenary room |
| 3.8.2 Develop guidance on remote training in VTS | Initial discussion for planning purposes – to commence at VTS55, complete by VTS 59 | Jillian Carson-Jackson | WG3 plenary room |
WORKING GROUP 1 – OPERATIONS
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader and e-mail | Task Group Workspace |
| 1.2.4 Develop a Guideline on Maritime Services in the context of e-Navigation relating to VTS (merged with task 1.2.7) | Continue the work | Tuomas Martikainen | Meetings |
| 1.2.5 Develop a Guideline on the implications of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) from a VTS perspective | Continue the work | Michael Trent | Meetings |
| 1.2.6 Develop a Guideline on how to develop a safety culture in VTS | Expected to be finalized at VTS53 | Trond Ski | Meetings |
| 1.3.2 Develop a Recommendation on Digital information transfer between ship and shore in VTS operations (operational aspects) | Continue the work | Tuomas Martikainen | Meetings |
| 1.3.3 Revision of IMO Resolution A.918(22) IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases | Start the work | Heidi Clevett | Meetings |
| 1.3.4 Revision of IMO Resolution A.954(23) Proper use of VHF channels at sea | Start the work | Heidi Clevett | Meetings |
| 1.4.1 Updates to the VTS Manual | Ongoing | Neil Trainor | Meetings |
| 1.4.2 VTS Questionnaire | On hold | Neil Trainor | Meetings |
| 1.4.3 Prepare a “living document” on “Future VTS”, including emerging technologies and human element. | Continue the work | Michael Trent | Meetings |
| 1.1.0 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated next WP | CMT |
Working Group 2 – Technology
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader and e-mail | Task Group Workspace |
| 2.1.1 Develop Guideline on the portrayal of VTS information and data (both operational and technical aspects) (with WG1) | Expected to be finalized at VTS53 | Peter Kito | Meetings |
| 2.1.2 Develop a Recommendation and Guideline on Cyber-Security in AtoN operations (led by ARM, all Committees via Workshop) | Work to commence in coordination with ARM | Richard Aase | Meetings |
| 2.2.1 Review and update Recommendation V-128 on Operational and Technical Performance of VTS Systems | Expected to be finalized at VTS53 | Richard Aase | Meetings |
| 2.2.2a G1111 Establishing functional and performance requirements for VTS systems | Expected to be reapproved at VTS53 Approved at VTS52 | Olli Soininen | Meetings |
| 2.2.2b G1111-1 Producing requirements for the core VTS system | Expected to be finalized at VTS53 | Dmitry Rostopshin | Meetings |
| 2.2.2c G1111-2 Producing requirements for Voice Communications | Expected to be finalized at VTS53 | Hans Verra | Meetings |
| 2.2.2d G1111-3 Producing requirements for RADAR | Expected to be finalized at VTS53 | Jens Christian Pedersen | Meetings |
| 2.2.2e G1111-4 Producing Requirements for AIS and VDES | Expected to be finalized at VTS53 | Richard Aase | Meetings |
| 2.2.2f G1111-5 Producing Requirements for Environment Monitoring Systems | Expected to be finalized at VTS53 | Peter Eade | Meetings |
| 2.2.2g G1111-6 Producing Requirements for Electro Optical Systems | Expected to be finalized at VTS53 | Peter Eade | Meetings |
| 2.2.2h G1111-7 Producing Requirements for Radio Direction Finders | Expected to be finalized at VTS53 | Robert Townsend | Meetings |
| 2.2.2i G1111-8 Producing Requirements for Long Range Sensors | Expected to be finalized at VTS53 | Peter Eade | Meetings |
| 2.2.2j G1111-9 Framework for acceptance of VTS systems | Expected to be finalized at VTS53 | Takuya Fukuda | Meetings |
| 2.7.1 Update G1130 to include cyber-security considerations | Expected to be started and finalized at VTS53 | Robert Townsend | Meetings |
| 2.3.1 Develop a Product Specification under the S-100 framework for VTS | Continue the work | Wim Smets | Meetings |
| 2.3.2 Review and update Recommendation V-145 on the Inter-VTS Exchange Format (IVEF) Service (Output to be a revised Recommendation and associated Guideline) | Continue the work | Rene Hogendoorn | Meetings |
| 2.2.0 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated next WP | CMT |
Working Group 3 – Training
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader and e-mail | Task Group Workspace |
| 3.3.1b Review / update Model Course V-103/1 – VTS Operator | Expected to be finalized at VTS53 | Jillian Carson-Jackson | Meetings |
| 3.3.1c Review / update Model Course 103/2 – VTS Supervisor | Continue the work | Jillian Carson-Jackson | Meetings |
| 3.3.1d Review / update Model Course 103/3 | Expected to be finalized at VTS53 | Stefaan Priem | Meetings |
| 3.3.1e. Review / update Model Course V-103/4 | Start the work | Jillian Carson-Jackson | Meetings |
| 3.3.0 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated next WP | CMT |
VTS51
Working Group 1 – Operations
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader and e-mail | Task Group Workspace |
| 1.1.1.2 Update documents that require editorial amendments to incorporate the new terminology post adoption of the revised IMO Resolution on Vessel Traffic Services. 1.1.1.3 Review and update Rec V-120 to be a Guideline | Expected to be finalized and sent for silent approval at the beginning of the Committee session Expected to be finalized at VTS51 | Barry Goldman Barry Goldman | N/A Meetings |
| 1.2.2 Update Guideline 1110 on Decision Support Tools for VTS Personnel (take into account emerging concepts and technologies) | Review following Council decision. Expected to be finalized at VTS51 | Heidi Clevett | Meetings |
| 1.2.4 Develop a Guideline on Maritime Services in the context of e-Navigation relating to VTS (merged with task 1.2.7) | Continue the work | Tuomas Martikainen | Meetings |
| 1.2.5 Develop a Guideline on the implications of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) from a VTS perspective | Continue the work | Neil Trainor | Meetings |
| 1.2.6 Develop a Guideline on how to develop a safety culture in VTS | Continue the work | Trond Ski | Meetings |
| 1.3.2 Develop a Recommendation on Digital information transfer between ship and shore in VTS operations (operational aspects) | Begin the work at VTS51 | Trond Ski | Meetings |
| 1.4.1 Updates to the VTS Manual | Ongoing | Dirk Eckhoff | Meetings |
| 1.4.2 VTS Questionnaire | On hold | Neil Trainor | Meetings |
| 1.4.3 Prepare a “living document” on “Future VTS”, including emerging technologies and human element. | Continue the work | Neil Trainor | Meetings |
Working Group 2 – Technology
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader and e-mail | Task Group Workspace |
| 2.1.1 Develop Guideline on the portrayal of VTS information and data (both operational and technical aspects) (with WG1) | Expected to be completed and sent to ARM at VTS51. | Peter Kito | Meetings |
| 2.1.2 Develop a Recommendation and Guideline on Cyber-Security in AtoN operations (led by ARM, all Committees via Workshop) | On hold – awaiting the outcome of the Workshop | Richard Aase | Meetings |
| 2.2.2a G1111 Establishing functional and performance requirements for VTS systems | Expected to be completed at VTS51 | Olli Soininen | Meetings |
| 2.2.2b G1111-1 Producing requirements for the core VTS system | Expected to be completed at VTS51 | Steve Guest | Meetings |
| 2.2.2d G1111-3 Producing requirements for RADAR | Expected to be completed at VTS51 | Jens Christian Pedersen | Meetings |
| 2.2.2j G1111-9 Framework for acceptance of VTS systems | Expected to be completed at VTS51 | Takuya Fukuda | Meetings |
| 2.3.1 Develop a Product Specification under the S-100 framework for VTS | Continue the work | Wim Smets | Meetings |
| 2.3.2 Review and update Recommendation V-145 on the Inter-VTS Exchange Format (IVEF) Service (Output to be a revised Recommendation and associated Guideline) | Continue the work | Rene Hogendoorn | Meetings |
Working Group 3 – Training
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader and e-mail | Task Group Workspace |
| 3.1.1 Develop Guideline on human factors in VTS | Continue the work | Aleksandr Ovcharenko | Meetings |
| 3.2.1 Develop Guideline on the management of a VTS | Expected to be completed at VTS51 | Stefaan Priem | Meetings |
| 3.3.1b Review / update Model Course V-103/1 – VTS Operator | Continue the work | Jillian Carson-Jackson | Meetings |
| 3.3.1c Review / update Model Course 103/2 – VTS Supervisor | Continue the work | Jillian Carson-Jackson | Meetings |
| 3.3.1d Review / update Model Course 103/3 | Continue the work | Jillian Carson-Jackson | Meetings |
| 3.3.1e Review / update Model Course 103/4 | Continue the work | Jillian Carson-Jackson | Meetings |
| 3.3.1f Review / update Model Course 103/5 | Continue the work | Jillian Carson-Jackson | Meetings |
| 3.4.1 Review and update Guideline 1014 on the Accreditation and Approval Process for VTS Training | Expected to be completed at VTS51 | Kerrie Abercrombie | Meetings |
Other items not listed in the VTS task plan
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader and e-mail |
| New task proposals for 2023-2027 Work Programme | Final proposals! Must be made within the task register template | Working Group Chairs |
| Revision of IALA Standards | Expected to be completed at VTS51 | Trond Ski |
| NAVGUIDE revision | Expected to be completed at VTS51 | Jillian Carson-Jackson |
| Respond to inputs on MBS to ARM | – | CMT |
| Respond to inputs on MASS to ENAV | – | WG1 – Task Group Leader 1.2.5 |
| Respond to inputs on IMT (3GPP) to ENAV | – | WG2 and WG1 |
Action Plan – VTS50
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader and e-mail | Deadline for expressions of interest to participate in a TG | Cooperating Working Group | Task Group Meetings |
| Working Group 1 – Operations // WG1 Plenary Meetings | |||||
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VTS50 WG1 TG-1.1.1 1.1.1 Revision of IMO Resolution A.857(20) Guidelines for Vessel Traffic Services. 1.1.1.2 Update documents that require editorial amendments to incorporate the new terminology post adoption of the revised IMO Resolution on Vessel Traffic Services. 1.1.1.3 Review and update Rec V-120 to be a Guideline | Updating IALA documentation to follow the proposed resolution. |
Barry Goldman | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | 2, 3 | Meetings |
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VTS50 WG1 TG-1.1.3 1.1.3 Develop guidance on training needs for those involved in the planning and implementation of a VTS. | Continue the work |
Neil Trainor | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC |
2 3 and WWA (task 1.1.3) | Meetings |
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VTS50 WG1 TG-1.2.1 1.2.1 Review and update V-127 on Operational Procedures for Vessel Traffic Services (Output to be a revised Recommendation R0127 and associated Guideline G1141 on Operational Procedures for VTS) | Expected to be completed at VTS50 |
Trond Ski | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | Meetings | |
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VTS50 WG1 TG-1.2.2 1.2.2 Update Guideline 1110 on Decision Support Tools for VTS Personnel (take into account emerging concepts and technologies) | Expected to be completed at VTS50 | Heidi Clevett heidi.clevett@mcga.gov.uk | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | Meetings | |
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VTS50 WG1 TG-1.2.4 1.2.4 Develop a Guideline on Maritime Services in the context of e-Navigation relating to VTS (merged with task 1.2.7) | Continue the work |
Malin Dreijer | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | 2 and ARM (lead) | Meetings |
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VTS50 WG1 TG-1.2.5 1.2.5 Develop a Guideline on the implications of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) from a VTS perspective | Work to begin at VTS50 |
Neil Trainor | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | ENAV | Meetings |
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VTS50 WG1 TG-1.2.6 1.2.6 Develop a Guideline on how to develop a safety culture in VTS | Work to begin at VTS50 |
Trond Ski | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | 3 | Meetings |
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VTS50 WG1 TG-1.3.1 1.3.1 Develop Guideline on VTS Voice Communications, Phrases/Phraseology (with WG3) | Expected to be completed at VTS50. |
Michele Landi | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | 3 | Meetings |
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VTS50 WG1 TG-1.3.2 1.3.2 Develop a Recommendation on Digital information transfer between ship and shore in VTS operations (operational aspects) | Work to begin at VTSS50 |
Malin Dreijer | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | ARM | Meetings |
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VTS50 WG1 TG-1.4.1 1.4.1 Updates to the VTS Manual | New action |
Dirk Eckhoff | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | 1, 2, 3 | Meetings |
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VTS50 WG1 TG-1.4.2 1.4.2 VTS Questionnaire | On hold |
Neil Trainor | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | 2, 3 | Meetings |
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VTS50 WG1 TG-1.4.3 1.4.3 Prepare a “living document” on “Future VTS”, including emerging technologies and human element. | Work to begin at VTS50 |
Neil Trainor | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | MASS Task Group, 2, 3 | Meetings |
| Working Group 2 – Technology // WG2 Plenary Meetings | ||||||
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VTS50 WG2 TG-2.1.1 2.1.1 Develop Guideline on the portrayal of VTS information and data (both operational and technical aspects) (with WG1) | Expected to be completed and sent to ARM. |
Peter Kito | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | 1 and ARM | Meetings | |
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VTS50 WG2 TG-2.1.2 2.1.2 Develop a Recommendation and Guideline on Cyber-Security in AtoN operations (led by ARM, all Committees via Workshop) | Respond only to liaison note VTS50-10.4.1 |
Richard Aase | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | 1, 3 | Meetings | |
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VTS50 WG2 TG-2.2.2a 2.2.2a G.1111 Establishing Functional and Performance Requirements for VTS systems | Continue the work | Olli Soininen olli.soininen@tmfg.fi | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | Meetings | ||
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VTS50 WG2 TG-2.2.2b 2.2.2b G.1111-1 Producing Functional and Performance Requirements for the Core VTS system | Continue the work |
Steve Guest | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | Meetings | ||
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VTS50 WG2 TG-2.2.2d 2.2.2d G.1111-3 Producing Functional and Performance Requirements for RADAR systems | Continue the work | Jens Christian Pedersen jcp@terma.com | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | Meetings | ||
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VTS50 WG2 TG-2.2.2j 2.2.2j G.1111-9 Producing Acceptance Requirements for VTS Systems | Continue the work |
Takuya Fukuda | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | Meetings | ||
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VTS50 WG2 TG-2.2.3 2.2.3 Develop Guidance for Acceptance of VTS systems | Merge with task 2.2.2j |
Takuya Fukuda | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | Meetings | ||
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VTS50 WG2 TG-2.3.1 2.3.1 Develop a Product Specification under the S-100 framework for VTS | Continue the work | Wim Smets wim.smets@mow.vlaanderen.be | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | 1 | Meetings | |
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VTS50 WG2 TG-2.3.2 2.3.2 Review and update Recommendation V-145 on the Inter-VTS Exchange Format (IVEF) Service (Output to be a revised Recommendation and associated Guideline) | Work to begin at VTS50 | Rene Hogendoorn rene.hogendoorn@saabgroup.com | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | Meetings |
| Working Group 3 – Training // WG3 Plenary Meetings | |||||
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VTS50 WG3 TG-3.1.1 3.1.1 Develop Guideline on human factors in VTS | Continue the work |
Jillian Carson-Jackson | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | 1, 2 | Meetings |
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VTS50 WG3 TG-3.2.1 3.2.1 Develop Guideline on the management of a VTS | Continue the work |
Stefaan Priem | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | 1 | Meetings |
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VTS50 WG3 TG-3.3.1b 3.3.1b Review / update Model Course V-103/1 – VTS Operator | Continue the work |
Jillian Carson-Jackson | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | WWA | Meetings |
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VTS50 WG3 TG-3.3.2 3.3.2 Review and update Guideline 1017 on Assessment of Training Requirements for Existing VTS Personnel, Candidate VTS Operators, Revalidation of VTS Operator Certificates | Expected to be completed at VTS50 New title of G1017 Assessment of Training for VTS |
Henry Heng | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | Meetings | |
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VTS50 WG3 TG-3.4.1 3.4.1 Review and update Guideline 1014 on the Accreditation and Approval Process for VTS Training | Expected to be completed at VTS50 |
Kerrie Abercrombie | 10 March 2021, 1800 UTC | Meetings |
| Task | Other Actions / Comments / Expectations | Task Group Leader and e-mail | Deadline for expressions of interest to participate in a TG | Cooperating Working Group |
| Other items not listed in the VTS task plan | ||||
| New task proposals for 2022-2026 Work Programme | Proposals from participants must be made within the task register template | Working Group Chairs | – | 1, 2 ,3 |
| Revision of IALA Standards | Respond to action from PAP | Committee Chair and Vice-Chair | – | 1,2,3 |
| Revision of IALA Drivers and Trends (Ed. 1.3) and IALA Position on the Development of AtoN Services | Respond to action from PAP | Committee Chair and Vice-Chair | – | 1, 2, 3 |
| NAVGUIDE revision | – |
Jillian Carson-Jackson | – | 1, 2, 3 |
| Review of new GL on Ship Reporting from a shore-base perspective |
Respond to ARM Merge with task 1.3.2 |
Trond Ski | – | 2 |
| Respond to VTS50-3.2.3 and 3.2.3.1 regarding ITU on the revision of ITU-R M.1371-5 (AIS navigational status) | Respond to ENAV/ARM |
Richard Aase | – | 1 |
| Respond to LN from ARM regarding the MBS | Respond to ARM |
Els Bogaert | – |
Action Plan – VTS49
| Task | Other Actions / Comments | Task Group Leader and e-mail | Deadline for expressions of interest to participate in a TG | Cooperating Working Group |
| Working Group 1 – Operations | ||||
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1.1.1 Revision of IMO Resolution A.857(20) Guidelines for Vessel Traffic Services. 1.1.1.1 Update Guideline 1089 to be inline with Revised IMO Resolution on Vessel Traffic Services post adoption. |
Updating IALA documentation to follow the proposed resolution. Comments to Task Group Leader by 24 September 2020 1100 UTC. |
Barry Goldman | 22 September 2020, 0800 UTC | 2, 3 |
| 1.1.1.2 Update documents that require editorial amendments to incorporate the new terminology post adoption of the revised IMO Resolution on Vessel Traffic Services. | – |
Barry Goldman | 22 September 2020, 0800 UTC | 2, 3 |
| 1.1.2 Review and update V-119 on the Implementation of Vessel Traffic Services (R0119) (Output to be a revised Recommendation and associated Guideline on the Establishment of VTS). | Comments to Task Group Leader by 24 September 2020 1100 UTC. |
Neil Trainor | 22 September 2020, 0800 UTC |
2 3 |
| 1.1.3 Develop guidance on training needs for those involved in the planning and implementation of a VTS. | Work begins at VTS49 |
Neil Trainor | 22 September 2020, 0800 UTC | 3 and WWA |
| 1.2.1 Review and update V-127 on Operational Procedures for Vessel Traffic Services (Output to be a revised Recommendation R0127 and associated Guideline G1141 on Operational Procedures for VTS) | Comments to Task Group Leader by 24 September 2020 1100 UTC. |
Trond Ski | 22 September 2020, 0800 UTC | |
| 1.2.2 Update Guideline 1110 on Decision Support Tools for VTS Personnel (take into account emerging concepts and technologies) | Work to begin at VTS49. |
Heidi Clevett | 22 September 2020, 0800 UTC | |
| 1.3.1 Develop Guideline on VTS Voice Communications, Phrases/Phraseology (with WG3) | – |
Michele Landi | 22 September 2020, 0800 UTC | 3 |
| 1.4.1 Update and publish the VTS Manual and develop related procedures for its future management |
The VTS Manual is approved by Council and being published. Procedures for updating the VTS Manual to be finalized between the Secretariat and the Committee Management Team. Comments on input papers 8.4.1 and 8.4.1.1 to be sent to the Task Leader. |
Neil Trainor | No Task Group to be convened on this item. | 2, 3 |
| Working Group 2 – Technology | ||||
| 2.1.1 Develop Guideline on the portrayal of VTS information and data (both operational and technical aspects) (with WG1) | Coordinate with ARM Committee |
Peter Kito | 22 Sept 2020, 0800 UTC | 1 |
| 2.2.2 Review and update Guideline 1111 on Preparation of Operational and Technical Performance Requirements for VTS Systems | – |
Steve Guest | 22 Sept 2020, 0800 UTC | 1 |
| 2.2.3 Develop Guidance for Acceptance of VTS systems | Expected to be completed at VTS49. |
Takuya Fukuda | 22 Sept 2020, 0800 UTC | |
| 2.3.1 Develop a Product Specification under the S-100 framework for VTS | – |
Wim Smets | 22 Sept 2020, 0800 UTC | 1 |
| Working Group 3 – Training | ||||
| 3.1.1 Develop Guideline on human factors [and ergonomics] in VTS | Invited HF experts to participate at VTS49 |
Jillian Carson-Jackson | 22 Sept 2020, 1000 UTC | 1, 2 |
| 3.2.1 Develop Guideline on the management of a VTS | – |
Stefaan Priem | 23 Sept 2020, 1000 UTC | 1 |
| 3.3.1a Review and split R0103 (V-103) to a Recommendation and Guideline | Expected to be completed at VTS49. |
Jillian Carson-Jackson | 23 Sept 2020, 1000 UTC | |
| 3.3.1b Review / update Model Course V-103/1 – VTS Operator | – |
Jillian Carson-Jackson | 23 Sept 2020, 1000 UTC | |
| 3.3.1c Review / update Model Course V-103/2 – VTS Supervisor | – |
Jillian Carson-Jackson | 23 Sept 2020, 1000 UTC | |
| 3.3.1d Review / update Model Courses V-103/3; 103/4; 103/5 | – |
Jillian Carson-Jackson | Work to commence after guideline is completed | |
| 3.3.2 Review and update Guideline 1017 on Assessment of Training Requirements for Existing VTS Personnel, Candidate VTS Operators, Revalidation of VTS Operator Certificates | Work will begin at VTS49 |
Henry Heng | 23 Sept 2020, 1000 UTC | |
| 3.4.1 Review and update Guideline 1014 on the Accreditation and Approval Process for VTS Training | Respond to input document 10.4.1 |
Kerrie Abercrombie | 23 Sept 2020, 1000 UTC | |
| 3.5.1 Develop guidance on VTS training for deck officers | Respond to input document 3.2.2 and 3.2.2.1 |
Jillian Carson-Jackson | 23 Sept 2020, 1000 UTC |
| Other items | ||||
| New task proposals for 2022-2026 Work Programme | Proposals from participants must be made within the task register template | All working groups | No specific Task Group to be convened on this item. | 1, 2 ,3 |
| Recommendations for VTS Response to COVID-19 Pandemic | Respond to input document 3.2.3 | All working groups | No specific Task Group to be convened on this item. | 1, 2, 3 |
| IMSAS | Respond to input documents 3.2.7 and 3.2.7.1 | VTS Committee Management Team | Committee Management Team | |
| Revision of IALA Standards | Respond to action from PAP | VTS Committee Management Team | Committee Management Team | |
| e-Nav operational service description | Appoint a rapporteur to liaise with ENAV and ARM | N/A | No Task Group to be convened on this item. | 1, 2 |