Guidance

MGN 434 (M+F) Amendment 2: Navigation: vessel traffic services (VTS) – training and certification of VTS personnel

Standards of VTS training and certification recognised by the United Kingdom Competent Authority. IALA standards and the UK National Occupational Standards. It also provides information on the procedures for the training and certification of VTS personnel in the UK.

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Notice to all Port Authorities and VTS Providers, prospective and current VTS Personnel, Maritime Training Organisations, Masters and Deck Officers of Merchant Vessels and Skippers and Watchkeepers of Fishing and Recreational vessels.

This notice should be read in conjunction with MGN 401 (as amended) on issues of VTS policy other than training, MIN 554 on MCA accredited VTS Training Organisations and MIN 692 on Accreditation of Prior Learning. This notice replaces MGN 434 (Amendment 1).

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Published 4 August 2023

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