Date: 25th September, 2017
Japan Aids to Navigation AssociationInitiation of the “Development of VTS Capacity” Project Progress Report (No. 4)
1. The Training Course for VTS Operator based on the IALA V-103/1.
2. The Opening Ceremony of ASEAN Regional Training Center for VTS.
3. Address by IALA Secretary General for the Opening Ceremony.

1. The Training Course for VTS Operator based on the IALA V-103/1 was started asfollows;(1) Period: From 24th July 2017
to 20th October 2017 (90days)(2) Place: ASEAN Regional Training Center (Malaysia)(3) Trainees: 18 persons (each 2 parsons from ASEAN member states except
for Brunei Darussalam)(4) Contents: Lecture for Basic English, Communication, Marine knowledge,Equipment, Chart and so on necessary subjects. The fiveinstructors are conducting operation training using VTS
simulator.

2. The Opening Ceremony of ASEAN Regional Training Center for VTS (ARTV) was
held as Follows;(1) Date and Time: 29th August 2017 from 09:50 a.m. to 12:00(2) Venue: ASEAN Regional Training Center for VTS (ARTV)
located at Maritime Transport Training Center (MATRAIN)(3) Organizer: Marine Department, Malaysia(4) Participants (honor):-Japan: Mr. Ishii, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport andTourism, Mr. Miyagawa, Ambassador of Embassy of Japanin Malaysia, Mr. Iwanami, Vice Commandant forOperations of Japan Coast Guard and so on.

-Malaysia: Mr. Liow, Minister of Transport, Malaysia, Mr. Baharin,
Director General of Maline Departmernt

-ASEAN: Ambassador of Embassies of Laos, Philippines and Vietnam
in Malaysia(5) Media：NHK (Japan) and more than 15 companies.

(6) Summary:

Mr. Keiich Ishii, Minister of MLIT, Japan addressed that this project was established toreinforce the measures of safety navigation in ASEAN region by Japanese fund. He alsomentioned that we expect the ARTV will contribute for keeping safety of marine trafficof ASEAN region and further good relationship between ASEAN and Japan.
Mr. Liow Tiong Lai, Minister of Transport, Malaysia addressed that express theirappreciations for the Japanese assistance. He also mentioned that he expects the ARTV
will contribute for safety of mare traffic of ASEAN region.
After that, they sighed on the “Memorial Nameplate” and Mr. Ishii presented“Handover List of Equipment” to Mr. Liow.

3. Address by IALA Secretary General for the Opening Ceremony.

Opening Speech of Francis Zachariae, IALA Secretary General
Ladies and gentlemen,
It is with great pleasure that I write a few opening words to you at the start of this important VTS
operator training at MATRAIN in Malaysia.
A year ago the Marine Department of Malaysia and the Malaysian Ministry of Transport hosted
the IALA 13th VTS Symposium with the theme "Sustainable Safe Navigation". And as pointed
out by the Secretary-General of IMO during his opening speech, this 13th International VTS
Symposium also embodied the spirit of the three C’s: Cooperation, Collaboration andCommunication.
Of course, there are many excellent, collaborative initiatives specifically focusing on VTS, but
the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Project on VTS Operator
Training at the Maritime Transport Training Institute in Malaysia is unique in its kind. Under thisinitiative, a Regional Training Centre for VTS personnel is established for ASEAN countries,
which will allow VTS operators of those countries to be trained effectively and in a harmonized
and cooperative manner. The IALA World-Wide Academy was involved in this project from thevery beginning and fully supports this important initiative that has been made possible with agenerous sponsorship from Japan.
Technology has moved on a lot since the advent of radar provided the opportunity to accurately
monitor and track vessel traffic and led to the first formal VTS systems being established in themid-20th century. IMO recognized the importance of VTS in its Assembly resolutions adopted
1968 and 1985.
In the year 2000, IMO adopted the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea(SOLAS), Chapter V, Regulation 12 - Vessel Traffic Services, which clarifies the role of VTS incontributing to safety of life at sea, safety and efficiency of navigation and protection of themarine environment while protecting shore areas, work sites and offshore installations frompossible adverse effects of maritime traffic. The regulation also outlines the role ofGovernments and makes it clear that the decision on whether or not to provide VTS services lies
with the national authorities.
Among many VTS publications, IALA developed Recommendation R0103 that sets thestandard for Training and Certification of VTS personnel. This recommendation and its related
Model Courses form the basis of your training and also important future job. A job with a highresponsibility for the safety of navigation at sea – protecting people and ships, preventing
collisions and thereby protecting the marine environment – it is a vital element in maintaining
an effective and sustainable maritime transport chain.
IALA and its World-Wide Academy wish you all success during this VTS operator training andin your maritime career.
Sincerely
Francis Zachariae, IALA Secretary General

Inquire to:Masahiko Ohtani
Director in charge of general affairs
Japan Aids to Navigation Association