Task Description
| Task name : |
Review and update IMO Resolution A.918(22) on SMCP |
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| Leading committee and working group owning the task: | VTS WG 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Task Leader : | Heidi Clevett | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Task Number : | VTS-1.3.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Standards : | S1040 Vessel Traffic Services | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Topic area : | S1040.3 VTS Communications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Task Description : | Revision of IMO Resolution A.918(22) IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases, particularly as regards VTS communication phrases. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Objectives of the task : |
Review and recommend updates to IMO Resolution A.918(22) IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases General, section A1/6 Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Special Phrases and Glossary 2 VTS Special Terms. |
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| Expected outcome : | Revised IMO Resolution on SMCP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compelling need : |
IMO took document NCSR 9/23/2 into consideration, which proposed to review and amend SMCP, taking into account the changing conditions and practices in modern seafaring. SMCP should be aligned with the new IMO Resolution A.1158(32) Guidelines for Vessel Traffic Services in order to update the expressions where the previous VTS service types are being mentioned. SMCP should also be aligned with the revised G1132 VTS Voice Communications and Phraseology. SMCP should be updated regarding new technology and practices, and the format of the document should be improved for ease of reference. |
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| Strategic Alignment : |
O2 - Develop applicable international standards, recommendations and guidelines for adoption and use by its members and other relevant organizations or parties. |
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| Scope : | In Scope: Sections relating to VTS General, A1/6 and Glossary VTS Special Terms. Providing a plan for reviewing/updating A1/6 A.918(22) as it relates to VTS, in preparation for any changes to the aforementioned IMO Resolution. Out of scope: Sections not relating to VTS communications. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cybersecurity related : |
No |
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| Brief and concise description of the work : to be undertaken and programme mile-stones (where appropriate). |
Key milestones for completing the task include: VTS54 - Identify VTS words and phrases not aligned with A.1158(32) and G1132. VTS55 - Provide a plan for reviewing/ updating A.918(22) VTS related sections, in particular VTS communication and glossary. VTS56-... Awaiting IMO, output to revise the SMCP resolution is not expected until earliest NCSR13 in 2026. |
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| Committee notes : | Origins : |
Review was done at VTS55 and now awaits IMO. |
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| Approved by Council (Council session/Date) : | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Status (Text) : | On hold - Awaiting IMO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status (Colour) : |
On track
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| Remarks : |
Awaiting output at IMO |
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| History of the task : |
2024-11-21 10:55:30 2025-02-12 14:58:23 VTSCC 2025-02-12 15:13:00 VTSCC 2025-02-12 16:04:18 VTSCC 2025-02-27 22:39:07 VTSCC 2025-03-18 16:39:37 VTSCC 2025-03-27 12:18:14 VTSWG1C |
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