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
7.4.1 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.