Efficient Centralized Management of VTS Operators Training in ASEAN
countries by using Cloud
E-learning system for VTS operators training and VTS System installation support system
Malaysia ASEAN Regional Training Center and 9 ASEAN countries
Remote E-learning system for beginners for the purpose of training VTS operators.
System for VTS operation managers to acquire the skills of managing and implementing their own VTS system introduction plan
As part of the Japan Coast Guard's VTS Human Resource Development International Cooperation Project, we have delivered the E-Learning System for the development of VTS Operators and VTS system installation support system for ASEAN countries under the contract with JANA※3.
In recent years, the economic development of ASEAN countries has been remarkable. This trend in turn affects international logistics and as a result, the demand for marine transportation is increasing. On the other hand, in many countries, the development of port infrastructure has not progressed and port development and navigation safety measures have become urgent issues. For this reason, VTS system has been introduced as a navigation safety measure in ASEAN countries. On the other hand, few people have enough experience as VTS operators, even though they have maritime qualifications. Because of this, an urgent need has arisen to train operators that comply with IALA international standards.
Since 2016, we have participated in the VTS Human Resource Development Cooperation Project sponsored by JANA※3, and installed our VTS Simulator which is a training system for training VTS operators at the ASEAN Regional Training Center (in MATRAIN) in Malaysia. Based on this, we have developed an E-learning system for VTS operators and VTS installation support system for ASEAN countries that enables efficient human resource development across national borders connecting countries via the internet. These systems were delivered to the ASEAN Regional Training Center and nine ASEAN countries in 2019.
IWRAP screen showing the volume of ship traffic
GIS screen showing ship position information
E-learning Training
Left: VTS operator Manager using VTS system installation support system
Middle/Right: E-learning Training
By implementing the training functions stored on the cloud that were previously used at the ASEAN Regional Training Center (MATRAIN) in Malaysia, it will be possible to easily conduct training at training centers in each country, reducing the training period at the center by one-third.
With the introduction of this E-learning system, it is possible to train VTS operators in a short period of time, contributing to the development of shipping in the ASEAN region and the safety of ship traffic. For those who have completed the training, a VTS Operator Training ※7IALA※8 Model Course V-103/1 Certificate will be issued.
Due to the worldwide pandemic of COVID-19, large-scale social restrictions such as immigration bans, domestic travel restrictions, and stay-at-home orders are imposed in various ASEAN countries. As a result, E-learning systems are attracting attention as an innovative teaching method in situations where travel between countries is limited or prohibited.