7.1
System capability
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7.1.1 The VTS centre is situated at the Naval
Logistic Support 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 system of eight radar sensors integrated with AIS
provides surveillance of the VTS area.
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7.1.2 All the sensors mentioned will be controlled
or monitored by the VTS operators.
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7.1.3 There are a number of 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 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.
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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
7.3
Radio communication facilities
7.5
Personnel qualifications and training
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7.5.1 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.
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7.5.2 Training of personnel will meet the standards
recommended by the 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.
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7.5.3 Refresher training is carried out at least
every third year.