Task Description

Task name :

Develop guidance for establishing a compliance and enforcement framework by participating ships in a VTS area
Leading committee and working group owning the task: VTS WG 1
Tasks associated (*leading) :
Task Leader :
Task Number : VTS-1.1.2
Standards : S1040 Vessel Traffic Services
Topic area : S1040.1 VTS Implementation
Task Description : Develop guidance for establishing a compliance and enforcement framework by participating ships
Objectives of the task :
Expected outcome : New Guideline
Compelling need :

The IMO Resolution for VTS states, inter alia, that the competent authority should:

• establish a regulatory framework for establishing and operating VTSs in accordance with relevant international conventions and IMO instruments, IALA standards and national law;

• “establish a compliance and enforcement framework with respect to violations of VTS regulatory requirements.”

IALA Standard 1040 Vessel Traffic Services references IALA Recommendations that specify the practices associated with implementing and establishing VTS in Recommendation 0119 - Establishment of VTS IALA and associated Guideline 1150 – Establishing, Planning and Implementing VTS.

There is currently no guidance available to assist Competent Authorities and VTS providers establish a compliance and enforcement framework for participating ships with respect to violations of VTS regulatory requirements in a globally harmonized manner.

Strategic Alignment :
Scope :
Cybersecurity related :

No
Brief and concise description of the work : to be undertaken and programme mile-stones (where appropriate).
Expected numbers of sessions for completion :
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Committee notes : Origins :
Approved by Council (Council session/Date) : 0
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Status (Text) :
Status (Color) :
Not started
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History of the task :