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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.

VTS56

WORKING GROUP 1 – OPERATIONSWG1 Plenary room link

TaskOther Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group LeaderCommentsWorkspace
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 VTS56Neil TrainorSee 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 obligationsContinue workNeil Trainor VTS WG1 Meeting room 2
1.3.1 Develop guidance on VTS digital communications (operational aspects )Continue workFredrik KarlssonSee input paper 8.3.1 + 8.3.2VTS WG1 Meeting room 3
1.3.2 Review and update IMO Resolution A.918(22) on SMCPContinue workHeidi Clevett VTS WG1 Meeting room 4
1.8.4 Develop a guideline on quality management system for VTSTo be finalized at VTS56Trond Ski / Els BogaertSee input papers 8.2.1 + 8.2.1.1-2VTS WG1 Meeting room 5
1.8.6 Harmonization of VTS data elements (internal and external integration)Will start at VTS56 Fredrik KarlssonLiaise with WG2 and IALA secretariatVTS WG1 Meeting room 9
1.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updatedConsider 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 BogaertSee 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 WG3VTS WG1 Meeting room 6
1.9.2 Continuous update contents of the VTS ManualContinuous updatesNeil Trainor VTS WG1 Meeting room 7
1.9.3 Review the VTS Questionnaire and conduct a digital global surveyContinue workCMT VTS WG1 Meeting room 8
1.9.4 Proceed with the “living document” on “Future VTS”, including emerging technologies and Human ElementContinue workNeil Trainor 

WORKING GROUP 2 – TECHNOLOGYWG2 Plenary room link

TaskOther Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group LeaderComments 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 Exchangeb) Continue workWim Smets  b) see input paper 9.1.3VTS WG2 Meeting room 2
2.6.1 Consider updating G1111-1 to include guidance on VTS Management Information SystemsContinue work Consider input paper from China MSA See input paper 9.2.1 and related documents under section 1.2. Liaise with WG1VTS 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 MSAWim Smets  See input paper 9.1.2 See input paper 9.3.1VTS WG2 Meeting room 2
2.8.2 Review and update Recommendation R0145 on the Inter-VTS Exchange Format (IVEF) ServiceContinue workRene HogendoornSee input paper 9.3.2VTS WG2 Meeting room 4
2.8.4 Develop guidance on cyber security for Marine AtoNUnclear if risk assessment is included in this task. G1182 approved by C80. Richard AaseAwait PAP discussion on this issue.VTS WG2 Meeting Room 3
2.8.5 Full review of A-126, G1084 and other AIS-associated documentationConsider request from ARM18 See input paper 9.4.1 + 9.4.1.1 Liaise with WG1 and WG3VTS WG2 Meeting room 5
2.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated   

WORKING GROUP 3 – TRAININGWG3 Plenary link

TaskOther Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group LeaderComments Workspace
3.1.1 Develop guidance for dealing with trauma in VTS operationsWill start at VTS56Jockum LundstenSee input paper 10.4.1 + 10.4.2 + 10.4.4WG3 plenary room
3.4.1 Guidance on aptitudes required by VTS personnelContinue workKelly GlewSee input paper 10.4.3WG3 plenary room
3.8.2 Develop guidance for remote training in VTSContinue workJillian Carson-JacksonSee input paper 10.1.1 + 10.1.1.1WG3 plenary room
3.8.6 Revision of G1027 on Simulation in VTS TrainingContinue workStefaan PriemSee input paper 10.1.2 + 10.1.2.1WG3 plenary room
3.8.7c Revision of IALA VTS Model Course C0103-5 VTS revalidation processWill start at VTS56Jillian Carson-Jackson
See input paper 10.1.3
WG3 plenary room
3.8.8 Consider including English language competency requirements in VTS operationsContinue workSeunghee ChoiSee input paper 10.2.1 + 10.2.1.1WG3 plenary room
3.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updatedAs requiredJillian Carson-Jackson 

VTS55

WORKING GROUP 1 – OPERATIONSWG1 Plenary room link

TaskOther Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group LeaderTask 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 workNeil TrainorVTS 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 obligationsContinue the workEls BogaertVTS WG1 Meeting room 2
1.3.1 Develop guidance on VTS digital communications (operational aspects )Continue the workFredrik KarlssonVTS 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 workHeidi ClevettVTS WG1 Meeting room 4
1.8.4 Develop a guideline on quality management system for VTSTrond SkiVTS WG1 Meeting room 5
1.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updatedWork 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 BogaertVTS WG1 Meeting room 6
1.9.2 Continuous update contents of the VTS ManualContinue the workNeil TrainorVTS WG1 Meeting room 7
1.9.3 Conduct of the Global VTS QuestionnaireContinue the workTrond Ski/Els BogaertVTS WG1 Meeting room 8

WORKING GROUP 2 – TECHNOLOGYWG2 Plenary room link

TaskOther Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group Leader and e-mail addressTask Group Workspace
2.5.1 Revise G1177 on portrayal of VTS informationMerge the document created by WG1 and the document created by WG2Peter KitoVTS 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 workperiodThomas ChristensenVTS WG2 Meeting room 2
2.8.1 Develop a Product Specification S-212 for VTS under the S-100 frameworkWork with 2.5.2Wim Smets    VTS WG2 Meeting room 2
2.8.2 Review and update Recommendation R0145 (V-145) on the Inter-VTS Exchange Format (IVEF) ServiceRene HogendoornVTS WG2 Meeting room 4
2.8.4 Develop guidance on cyber security for Marine AtoN
Aim to finish Guideline together with WG1 and WG3Richard Aase / Robert TownsendVTS WG2 Meeting Room 3
2.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updatedWG2 Chair

WORKING GROUP 3 – TRAININGWG3 Plenary link

TaskOther Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group Leader and e-mail addressTask Group Workspace
3.4.1 Guidance on aptitudes required by VTS personnelInitial discussion for planning purposes / identify expertise required / experts – first meeting at VTS55, complete by VTS 58Kelly GlewWG3 plenary room
3.8.2 Develop guidance on remote training in VTSInitial discussion for planning purposes – first meeting at VTS55, complete by VTS 59Jillian Carson-JacksonWG3 plenary room
3.8.6 Revision of G1027 on Simulation in VTS TrainingContinue the work Stefaan PriemWG3 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-JacksonWG3 plenary room
3.8.8 Consider including English language competency requirements in VTS operationsContinue the work / New Guideline – development of [or provision of] a VTS specific English language assessment.Seunghee ChoiWG3 plenary room
Task 3.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updatedJillian Carson-Jackson

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VTS54

WORKING GROUP 1 – OPERATIONSWG1 Plenary room link

TaskOther Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group LeaderTask 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 WPNeil TrainorVTS 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 obligationsFirst sessionNeil TrainorVTS WG1 Meeting room 2
1.3.1 Develop guidance on VTS digital communications (operational aspects )Forwarded from previous WPFredrik KarlssonVTS 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 ClevettVTS WG1 Meeting room 4
1.8.4 Develop a guideline on quality management system for VTSFirst sessionTrond SkiVTS WG1 Meeting room 5
1.9.1 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated Trond Ski/Els BogaertVTS WG1 Meeting room 6
1.9.2 Continuous update contents of the VTS Manual Neil TrainorVTS WG1 Meeting room 7
1.9.3 Conduct of the Global VTS Questionnaire Trond Ski/Els BogaertVTS WG1 Meeting room 8
1.9.4 Proceed with the “living document” on “Future VTS”, including emerging technologies and Human ElementForwarded from previous WPNeil TrainorVTS WG1 Meeting room 9

WORKING GROUP 2 – TECHNOLOGYWG2 Plenary room link

TaskOther Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group Leader and e-mail addressTask Group Workspace
2.5.1 Revise G1177 on portrayal of VTS informationMerge the document created by WG1 and the document created by WG2Peter KitoVTS 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 workperiodThomas ChristensenVTS WG2 Meeting room 2
2.8.1 Develop a Product Specification S-212 for VTS under the S-100 frameworkWork with 2.5.2Wim Smets    VTS WG2 Meeting room 2
2.8.2 Review and update Recommendation R0145 (V-145) on the Inter-VTS Exchange Format (IVEF) ServiceReview and update R0145 on IVEF, creating both product specification and service specificationRene HogendoornVTS WG2 Meeting room 4

WORKING GROUP 3 – TRAININGWG3 Plenary link

TaskOther Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group Leader and e-mail addressTask Group Workspace
3.8.7 Consider including English language competency requirements in VTS operationsCommence at VTS 54 / New Guideline – development of [or provision of] a VTS specific English language assessment.Seunghee ChoiWG3 plenary room
3.8.6 Revision of G1027 on Simulation in VTS TrainingCommence at VTS 54Stefaan PriemWG3 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-JacksonWG3 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-JacksonWG3 plenary room
3.8.1 Review of G1103 – VTS Train the TrainerInitial discussion for planning purposes – to commence at VTS55, complete by VTS 59Jillian Carson-JacksonWG3 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 60TBCWG3 plenary room
3.4.1 Guidance on aptitudes required by VTS personnelInitial discussion for planning purposes / identify expertise required / experts – to commence at VTS55, complete by VTS 58Kelly GlewWG3 plenary room
3.8.2 Develop guidance on remote training in VTSInitial discussion for planning purposes – to commence at VTS55, complete by VTS 59Jillian Carson-JacksonWG3 plenary room

WORKING GROUP 1 – OPERATIONS

TaskOther Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group Leader and e-mailTask 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 workTuomas Martikainen  Meetings
1.2.5   Develop a Guideline on the implications of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) from a VTS perspectiveContinue the workMichael Trent  Meetings
1.2.6   Develop a Guideline on how to develop a safety culture in VTSExpected to be finalized at VTS53Trond Ski  Meetings
1.3.2   Develop a Recommendation on Digital information transfer between ship and shore in VTS operations (operational aspects)Continue the workTuomas Martikainen  Meetings
1.3.3   Revision of IMO Resolution A.918(22) IMO Standard Marine Communication PhrasesStart the workHeidi Clevett Meetings
1.3.4   Revision of IMO Resolution A.954(23) Proper use of VHF channels at seaStart the workHeidi Clevett Meetings
1.4.1   Updates to the VTS ManualOngoingNeil Trainor  Meetings
1.4.2   VTS QuestionnaireOn holdNeil Trainor  Meetings
1.4.3   Prepare a “living document” on “Future VTS”, including emerging technologies and human element.Continue the workMichael Trent  Meetings
1.1.0 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated next WP CMT 

Working Group 2 – Technology

TaskOther Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group Leader and e-mailTask 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 VTS53Peter 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 ARMRichard Aase  Meetings
2.2.1 Review and update Recommendation V-128 on Operational and Technical Performance of VTS SystemsExpected to be finalized at VTS53Richard Aase Meetings
2.2.2a G1111 Establishing functional and performance requirements for VTS systemsExpected to be reapproved at VTS53 Approved at VTS52Olli Soininen  Meetings
2.2.2b G1111-1 Producing requirements for the core VTS systemExpected to be finalized at VTS53Dmitry Rostopshin  Meetings
2.2.2c G1111-2 Producing requirements for Voice CommunicationsExpected to be finalized at VTS53Hans Verra  Meetings
2.2.2d G1111-3 Producing requirements for RADARExpected to be finalized at VTS53Jens Christian Pedersen  Meetings
2.2.2e G1111-4 Producing Requirements for AIS and VDESExpected to be finalized at VTS53Richard Aase  Meetings
2.2.2f G1111-5 Producing Requirements for Environment Monitoring Systems           Expected to be finalized at VTS53Peter Eade  Meetings
2.2.2g G1111-6 Producing Requirements for Electro Optical SystemsExpected to be finalized at VTS53Peter Eade  Meetings
2.2.2h G1111-7 Producing Requirements for Radio Direction FindersExpected to be finalized at VTS53Robert Townsend  Meetings
2.2.2i G1111-8 Producing Requirements for Long Range SensorsExpected to be finalized at VTS53Peter Eade  Meetings
2.2.2j G1111-9 Framework for acceptance of VTS systemsExpected to be finalized at VTS53Takuya Fukuda  Meetings
2.7.1 Update G1130 to include cyber-security considerationsExpected to be started and finalized at VTS53Robert Townsend  Meetings
2.3.1  Develop a Product Specification under the S-100 framework for VTSContinue the workWim 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 workRene Hogendoorn  Meetings
2.2.0 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated next WP CMT 

Working Group 3 – Training

TaskOther Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group Leader and e-mailTask Group Workspace
3.3.1b Review / update Model Course V-103/1 – VTS OperatorExpected to be finalized at VTS53Jillian Carson-Jackson  Meetings
3.3.1c Review / update Model Course 103/2 – VTS SupervisorContinue the workJillian Carson-Jackson  Meetings
3.3.1d Review / update Model Course 103/3Expected to be finalized at VTS53Stefaan Priem  Meetings
3.3.1e. Review / update Model Course V-103/4Start the workJillian Carson-Jackson Meetings
3.3.0 Consider relevant VTS documents to be revised/updated next WP CMT 

VTS51

Working Group 1 – Operations

TaskOther Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group Leader and e-mailTask 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 VTS51Heidi 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 workTuomas Martikainen  Meetings
1.2.5   Develop a Guideline on the implications of maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) from a VTS perspectiveContinue the workNeil Trainor    Meetings
1.2.6   Develop a Guideline on how to develop a safety culture in VTSContinue the workTrond 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 VTS51Trond Ski  Meetings
1.4.1   Updates to the VTS ManualOngoingDirk Eckhoff    Meetings
1.4.2   VTS QuestionnaireOn holdNeil Trainor  Meetings
1.4.3   Prepare a “living document” on “Future VTS”, including emerging technologies and human element.Continue the workNeil Trainor  Meetings

Working Group 2 – Technology

TaskOther Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group Leader and e-mailTask 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 WorkshopRichard Aase  Meetings
2.2.2a G1111 Establishing functional and performance requirements for VTS systemsExpected to be completed at VTS51Olli Soininen  Meetings
2.2.2b G1111-1 Producing requirements for the core VTS systemExpected to be completed at VTS51Steve Guest  Meetings
2.2.2d G1111-3 Producing requirements for RADARExpected to be completed at VTS51Jens Christian Pedersen  Meetings
2.2.2j G1111-9 Framework for acceptance of VTS systemsExpected to be completed at VTS51Takuya Fukuda  Meetings
2.3.1  Develop a Product Specification under the S-100 framework for VTSContinue the workWim 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 workRene Hogendoorn  Meetings

Working Group 3 – Training

TaskOther Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group Leader and e-mailTask Group Workspace
3.1.1   Develop Guideline on human factors in VTSContinue the workAleksandr Ovcharenko   Meetings
3.2.1   Develop Guideline on the management of a VTSExpected to be completed at VTS51Stefaan Priem  Meetings
3.3.1b Review / update Model Course V-103/1 – VTS OperatorContinue the workJillian Carson-Jackson  Meetings
3.3.1c Review / update Model Course 103/2 – VTS SupervisorContinue the workJillian Carson-Jackson  Meetings
3.3.1d Review / update Model Course 103/3Continue the workJillian Carson-Jackson  Meetings
3.3.1e Review / update Model Course  103/4Continue the workJillian Carson-Jackson  Meetings
3.3.1f  Review / update Model Course  103/5Continue the workJillian Carson-Jackson  Meetings
3.4.1   Review and update Guideline 1014 on the Accreditation and Approval Process for VTS TrainingExpected to be completed at VTS51
Kerrie Abercrombie  
  Meetings

Other items not listed in the VTS task plan

TaskOther Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group Leader and e-mail
New task proposals for 2023-2027 Work ProgrammeFinal proposals!
Must be made within the task register template
Working Group Chairs
Revision of IALA StandardsExpected to be completed at VTS51Trond Ski
NAVGUIDE revisionExpected to be completed at VTS51Jillian 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 / ExpectationsTask Group Leader and e-mailDeadline for expressions of interest to participate in a TG Cooperating Working GroupTask Group Meetings
Working Group 1 – Operations // WG1 Plenary Meetings 

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

barry.goldman@btinternet.com

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC2, 3Meetings

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

neil.trainor@amsa.gov.au

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC

2

3 and WWA (task 1.1.3)

Meetings

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

trond.ski@kystverket.no

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC Meetings

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 VTS50Heidi Clevett heidi.clevett@mcga.gov.uk10 March 2021, 1800 UTC Meetings

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

malin.dreijer@kystverket.no

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC2 and ARM (lead)Meetings

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

neil.trainor@amsa.gov.au

10 March 2021, 1800 UTCENAVMeetings

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

trond.ski@kystverket.no

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC3Meetings

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

michele.landi@mit.gov.it

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC3Meetings

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

malin.dreijer@kystverket.no

10 March 2021, 1800 UTCARMMeetings

VTS50 WG1 TG-1.4.1

1.4.1   Updates to the VTS Manual

New action

Dirk Eckhoff

dirk.eckhoff@wsv.bund.de

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC1, 2, 3Meetings

VTS50 WG1 TG-1.4.2

1.4.2   VTS Questionnaire

On hold

Neil Trainor

neil.trainor@amsa.gov.au

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC2, 3Meetings

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

neil.trainor@amsa.gov.au

10 March 2021, 1800 UTCMASS Task Group, 2, 3Meetings
Working Group 2 – Technology // WG2 Plenary Meetings

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

peterkito@jrcamerica.com

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC1 and ARM Meetings

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

richard.aase@kystverket.no

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC1, 3 Meetings

VTS50 WG2 TG-2.2.2a

2.2.2a G.1111 Establishing Functional and Performance Requirements for VTS systems

Continue the workOlli Soininen
olli.soininen@tmfg.fi
10 March 2021, 1800 UTC  Meetings

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

steve.guest@kongsberg.com

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC  Meetings

VTS50 WG2 TG-2.2.2d

2.2.2d G.1111-3 Producing Functional and Performance Requirements for RADAR systems

Continue the workJens Christian Pedersen
jcp@terma.com
10 March 2021, 1800 UTC  Meetings

VTS50 WG2 TG-2.2.2j

2.2.2j G.1111-9 Producing Acceptance Requirements for VTS Systems

Continue the work

Takuya Fukuda

ta-fukuda@tokyo-keiki.co.jp

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC  Meetings

VTS50 WG2 TG-2.2.3

2.2.3   Develop Guidance for  Acceptance of VTS systems

Merge with task 2.2.2j

Takuya Fukuda

ta-fukuda@tokyo-keiki.co.jp

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC  Meetings

VTS50 WG2 TG-2.3.1

2.3.1   Develop a Product Specification under the S-100 framework for VTS

Continue the workWim Smets wim.smets@mow.vlaanderen.be10 March 2021, 1800 UTC1 Meetings

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 VTS50Rene Hogendoorn rene.hogendoorn@saabgroup.com10 March 2021, 1800 UTC  Meetings
Working Group 3 – Training // WG3 Plenary Meetings
 

VTS50 WG3 TG-3.1.1

3.1.1   Develop Guideline on human factors in VTS

Continue the work

Jillian Carson-Jackson

jillian@jcjconsulting.net

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC1, 2Meetings

VTS50 WG3 TG-3.2.1

3.2.1   Develop Guideline on the management of a VTS

Continue the work

Stefaan Priem

stefaan.priem@mow.vlaanderen.be

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC1Meetings

VTS50 WG3 TG-3.3.1b

3.3.1b Review / update Model Course V-103/1 – VTS Operator

Continue the work

Jillian Carson-Jackson

jillian@jcjconsulting.net

10 March 2021, 1800 UTCWWAMeetings

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

Henry_HENG@mpa.gov.sg

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC Meetings

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

kerrie.abercrombie@amsa.gov.au

10 March 2021, 1800 UTC Meetings
Task Other Actions / Comments / ExpectationsTask Group Leader and e-mailDeadline 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 ProgrammeProposals from participants must be made within the task register templateWorking Group Chairs1, 2 ,3
Revision of IALA StandardsRespond to action from PAPCommittee Chair and Vice-Chair1,2,3
Revision of IALA Drivers and Trends (Ed. 1.3) and IALA Position on the Development of AtoN ServicesRespond to action from PAPCommittee Chair and Vice-Chair1, 2, 3
NAVGUIDE revision

Jillian Carson-Jackson

jillian@jcjconsulting.net

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

trond.ski@kystverket.no

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

richard.aase@kystverket.no

1
Respond to LN from ARM regarding the MBSRespond to ARM

Els Bogaert

els.bogaert@mow.vlaanderen.be

 

Action Plan – VTS49


Task Other Actions / CommentsTask Group Leader and e-mailDeadline for expressions of interest to participate in a TG Cooperating Working Group
Working Group 1 – Operations

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

barry.goldman@btinternet.com

22 September 2020, 0800 UTC2, 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

barry.goldman@btinternet.com

22 September 2020, 0800 UTC2, 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

neil.trainor@amsa.gov.au

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

neil.trainor@amsa.gov.au

22 September 2020, 0800 UTC3 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

trond.ski@kystverket.no

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

heidi.clevett@mcga.gov.uk

22 September 2020, 0800 UTC 
1.3.1   Develop Guideline on VTS Voice Communications, Phrases/Phraseology (with WG3)

Michele Landi

michele.landi@mit.gov.it

22 September 2020, 0800 UTC3
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

neil.trainor@amsa.gov.au

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

peterkito@jrcamerica.com

22 Sept 2020, 0800 UTC1
2.2.2   Review and update Guideline 1111 on Preparation of Operational and Technical Performance Requirements for VTS Systems

Steve Guest

steve.guest@kongsberg.com

22 Sept 2020, 0800 UTC1
2.2.3   Develop Guidance for  Acceptance of VTS systemsExpected to be completed at VTS49.

Takuya Fukuda

ta-fukuda@tokyo-keiki.co.jp

22 Sept 2020, 0800 UTC 
2.3.1     Develop a Product Specification under the S-100 framework for VTS

Wim Smets

wim.smets@mow.vlaanderen.be

22 Sept 2020, 0800 UTC1
Working Group 3 – Training  
3.1.1   Develop Guideline on human factors [and ergonomics] in VTSInvited HF experts to participate at VTS49

Jillian Carson-Jackson

jillian@jcjconsulting.net

22 Sept 2020, 1000 UTC1, 2
3.2.1   Develop Guideline on the management of a VTS

Stefaan Priem

stefaan.priem@mow.vlaanderen.be

23 Sept 2020, 1000 UTC1
3.3.1a Review and split R0103 (V-103) to a Recommendation and GuidelineExpected to be completed at VTS49.

Jillian Carson-Jackson

jillian@jcjconsulting.net

23 Sept 2020, 1000 UTC 
3.3.1b Review / update Model Course V-103/1 – VTS Operator

Jillian Carson-Jackson

jillian@jcjconsulting.net

23 Sept 2020, 1000 UTC 
3.3.1c Review / update Model Course V-103/2 – VTS Supervisor

Jillian Carson-Jackson

jillian@jcjconsulting.net

23 Sept 2020, 1000 UTC 
3.3.1d Review / update Model Courses V-103/3; 103/4; 103/5

Jillian Carson-Jackson

jillian@jcjconsulting.net

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 CertificatesWork will begin at VTS49

Henry Heng

Henry_HENG@mpa.gov.sg

23 Sept 2020, 1000 UTC 
3.4.1   Review and update Guideline 1014 on the Accreditation and Approval Process for VTS TrainingRespond to input document 10.4.1

Kerrie Abercrombie

kerrie.abercrombie@amsa.gov.au

23 Sept 2020, 1000 UTC 
3.5.1   Develop guidance on VTS training  for  deck officersRespond to input document 3.2.2 and 3.2.2.1

Jillian Carson-Jackson

jillian@jcjconsulting.net

23 Sept 2020, 1000 UTC 
Other items
New task proposals for 2022-2026 Work ProgrammeProposals from participants must be made within the task register templateAll working groupsNo specific Task Group to be convened on this item.1, 2 ,3
Recommendations for VTS Response to COVID-19 PandemicRespond to input document 3.2.3All working groupsNo specific Task Group to be convened on this item.1, 2, 3
IMSASRespond to input documents 3.2.7 and 3.2.7.1VTS Committee Management TeamCommittee Management Team 
Revision of IALA StandardsRespond to action from PAPVTS Committee Management TeamCommittee Management Team 
e-Nav operational service descriptionAppoint a rapporteur to liaise with ENAV and ARMN/ANo Task Group to be convened on this item.1, 2