This training is for professional development and the obtained certificate does not replace the MYK certification in courses that require an MYK certification.

Ship Traffic Management Training

The Ship Traffic Management Training Program provides comprehensive knowledge on ship traffic management, security measures, and international regulations in the maritime industry. The training aims to enhance participants' skills in managing ship traffic efficiently and safely.

1. Basics of Maritime Traffic and Ship Traffic Management

• What is ship traffic management?

• The importance and impacts of maritime traffic

• Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and their functions

• Management of traffic density at sea

2. International Maritime Regulations and Ship Traffic Management

• IMO, SOLAS, and COLREG rules

• Maritime traffic regulations and security protocols

• International standards for Vessel Traffic Services

3. International Agreements and Obligations for Ship Traffic Management

• Ship Traffic Monitoring and Control Systems

• Use of Radar and AIS (Automatic Identification System)

• Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS) applications

• Traffic monitoring, control, and management software

• Collecting and analyzing vessel navigation data

4. Maritime Traffic Safety and Emergency Protocols

• Methods to prevent traffic accidents

• Emergency management and communication

• Techniques to prevent ship collisions

• Watchkeeping management and risk assessment

5. Ship Traffic Management and Environmental Protection

• Environmentally friendly ship traffic management

• Pollutants and management before/after marine pollution

• Sustainable shipping and ecological regulations

The training is open to institutional collaborations (package for institution/company legal entities), and individual applications are not accepted. The training content can be reorganized according to your institutional participant profile and needs. As a result of mutual discussions, the scope and method of the training (face-to-face / online) are determined and the relevant processes are completed. In case of mutual agreement, the date, time, and location of the training are planned in line with the availability of your institution’s participants and our instructors.