Committee Dashboards
The following tasks have been agreed by the VTS Committee Management Team to be progressed during VTS49 through virtual Task Groups (TG). Each task has a deadline for expressions of interest to participate to the specified Task Group Leader by a certain date. Once the participants wishing to work on a task have been identified, the timings of the meetings will be arranged by the Task Group Leader in liaison with the Secretariat.
| 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.
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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. |
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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
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| 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
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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 |
