VTS Supervisor

Job Summary & Responsibilities
- The function of VTS Supervisor as set out in this
paragraph is intended to provide a broad guide to the tasks expected to be
undertaken by a VTS Supervisor.
- Job
purpose:
a. Supervise the activities undertaken at the VTS
with regard to the types of service provided;
b. Supervise a team, that has the responsibility
for conducting the Vessel Traffic Service, to the satisfaction of the Competent
Authority as well as vessels and other users;
c. Ensure that the standards set by the Competent
Authority for operator qualifications continue to be met; and ensure that
co-ordination takes place between the VTS, the port operators, and other port
facilities and services.
- Activities and tasks
In addition to the activities and tasks appropriate
to a VTS Operator, the VTS Supervisor shall:
a) Ensure that the service provided meets the
requirements of both the users and the Competent Authority.
b) Coordinate the interface between the VTS, allied
services and other port facilities and services.
c) Supervise VTS Operators.
d) Ensure the efficient running of the VTS
operations room.
e) Carry out assessments of VTS Operators.
f) In conjunction with On-the-Job Training
Instructors, carry out revalidation assessments of VTS Operators.
g) Reporting of the VTS Supervisor will be on a
daily basis to the Harbor Master on duty or his deputy.
h) Inform the Harbor Master, without delay, of any
situation of risk collision, grounding or violation of Port Regulations being
developed.