7 Shore based facilities to support the operation of the system
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7 Shore based facilities to support the operation of the system

  7.5.1 System capability

  7.1.1 The control centre is situated at the Naval Regional Centre at Korsør. The VTS system comprises several remote sensor sites. The sites provide surveillance of the VTS area using a combination of radar, radio direction finding, Automatic Identification System (AIS) and electro-optic sensors. An integrated network of seven radar systems integrated with AIS provides surveillance of the VTS area.

  7.1.2 All the sensors mentioned will be controlled or monitored by the VTS operators.

  7.1.3 There are five operator consoles in the control centre, one of which is intended for system maintenance and diagnostic purposes, which allows these activities to be carried out without disruption of the normal operations. The operator can from each of the consoles control and display the status of the sensors. The VTS centre will at all times be manned with a duty officer and three operators.

  7.1.4 Recording equipment automatically stores information from all tracks, which can be replayed. In case of incidents the VTS authority can use records as evidence. VTS operators have access to different ship registers, pilot information and hazardous cargo data.

  7.2 Radar, electro-optic facilities and other sensors

  7.5.2 Information necessary to evaluate the traffic activities within the operational area of BELTREP is compiled via VTS area remote controlled sensors comprising:

  • High-resolution radar systems;
  • infra-red sensor systems;
  • daylight TV systems;
  • VHF communications systems; and
  • DF systems.

  7.3 Radio communication facilities

  7.5.3 Radio communication equipment in the control centre consists of six VHF radios including DSC facilities. The VHF channels used are:

  • Channel 74 Working channel
  • Channel 11 Working channel
  • Channel 10 Broadcast channel and reserve channel

  7.4 AIS facilities

  7.4.1 BELTREP is linked to the national shore based AIS network and can continually receive messages broadcast by ships with transponders to gain information on their identity and position. The information is displayed as part of the VTS system and is covering the VTS area.

  7.5 Personnel qualifications and training

  7.5.4 The VTS centre is staffed with civilian personnel all experienced as officers at a competency level required in the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers chapter II, section A-II/1 or A-II/2.

  7.5.2 Training of personnel will meet the standards recommended by IMO. Furthermore it will comprise an overall study of the navigation safety measures established in Danish waters and in particular the operational area of BELTREP including a study of relevant international and national provisions with respect to safety of navigation. The training also includes real-time training in simulators.

  7.5.5 Refresher training is carried out at least every third year.


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