19 – 22 February 2019
WORKSHOP ON HARMONISING VTS VOICE COMMUNICATION
Westin Chosun Busan Hotel
Busan, Republic of Korea
KOREA COAST GUARD
KOREA INSTITUTE OF MARITIME AND FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY
The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), in association with the Korea Coast Guard and
the Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology, is hosting a workshop on Harmonising VTS Voice Communication in Busan, Korea,
from 19-22 February, 2019. The working language for the workshop will be English.
BACKGROUND Facilitate informed discussion and mutual understanding of
the issues associated with VTS communication, both within
IALA’s Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Committee is holding a workshop and between, native and non-native English speakers.
on Harmonising VTS Voice Communication. Contribute to the development of international standards for
VTS Language to ensure effective communication, including
• A key factor in achieving the full potential of VTS globally is the
structure and phraseology.
development of international standards for VTS Language that
Contribute to the formulation and development of IALA
ensure effective communication, including structure and
documentation related to VTS communication, such as:
phraseology, which are suitable for both native and non-native
English speakers. • Recommendation R0103(V-103) and its associated Model
Courses, with specific reference to the modules dealing
• The 2012 IALA VTS Symposium recognised a compelling need with communication.
to establish stand‐alone communication procedures for VTS to • Guideline G1132 – VTS VHF Voice Communication.
facilitate clear and unambiguous transfer of information. • Recommendation V-127 – Operational Procedures for
• A conclusion of the 2016 IALA VTS Symposium was that Vessel Traffic Services.
interaction and communication is not unique to VTS, and • Guideline 1089 – Provision of Vessel Traffic Services (INS,
inspiration from other sectors, such as the aviation sector, may TOS and NAS).
facilitate the development of enhanced and harmonized
guidance on communication and phraseology. TOPICS
GOALS The workshop will involve two working groups examining the
following subjects:
To assist in the development of IALA documentation and associated
material addressing the delivery of VTS communication with a Working group 1: Language and phraseology
view to improve its effectiveness in both routine communication
Explore and document key issues that contribute to
and in developing situations.
communication difficulties from the perspective of:
To promote IALA and its role in the maritime sphere. • non-native English speakers communication with native
and non-native speakers; and
PURPOSE • native English speakers communication with non-native
speakers.
The purpose of the workshop is to facilitate the exchange of best Develop principles for VTS message construction and the
practices, ideas and knowledge amongst a wide range of VTS development of common phraseology for clear and
professionals, linguists and those from other sectors to: unambiguous communication.
Identify and explore how VTS voice communication can best 2. Haeundae Grand Hotel
be incorporated in IALA documentation for Training and 5 STAR HOTEL
Certification of VTS Personnel. (walking distance to Workshop venue: 9 minutes)
Identify and explore how the harmonized use of English VTS Address: Haeundae-Beach Road 217, Haeundae-gu, Busan
voice communication phrases between ship and shore for Tel +82 051 7400 114 Fax +82 051 7400 115
native and non-native speakers can be best utilized by Price: USD 130 (Including tax, breakfast and tip)
international standards. Website: http://www.haeundaegrandhotel.com/main.asp
Email:
[email protected]
Working group 2: Training and Language Assessment
3. Shilla Stay Haeundae
Identify and document factors on how language and 4 STAR HOTEL
phraseology above can best be integrated with IALA (walking distance to Workshop venue: 15 minutes)
documentation related to VTS communication, such as Address: 46, Haeundae-ro 570beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Recommendation R0103(V‐103) and its associated Model Tel: +82-51-912-9000
Courses with specific reference to the modules dealing with Price: app. USD 113 (Including tax and the breakfast)
communication. Website: http://www.shillastay.com/haeundae/index.do?lang=en
Prepare guidance for the delivery of VTS English components Inquires:
of the R0103(V-103) model courses to assist training https://www.shillahotels.com/membership/inquires/contactus/m
organisations. emSetVoc.do?propertyId=HUDSS&lang=en
Develop the framework and methodology to assist training
4. Ibis Ambassador Busan Haeundae
organisations to assess trainees in a globally consistent
3 STAR HOTEL
manner.
(walking distance to Workshop venue: 13 minutes)
Address: 12, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 237 Beon-gil, Haeundae-gu,
ATTENDEES
Busan
Tel + 82 51 630 1100
The workshop is directed to all related international bodies with
Price: USD 71 (Including tax and the breakfast)
interest in VTS communication, such as IALA members,
Website: https://www.ambatel.com/ibis/haeundae/en/main.do
Competent Authorities for VTS, VTS Authorities, other maritime
authorities, VTS training organisations, VTS personnel, VTS
stakeholders, maritime professionals (e.g. masters, mariners,
pilots), linguistic experts in transportation sector, marine accident
investigators, etc.
REGISTRATION FEE
The registration fee for the workshop is EUR 300. It includes
workshop material, lunches, coffee breaks and social events.
Registration should preferably be made online on www.iala-
aism.org, meetings and events. Participants who are unable to pay
by credit card are invited to send the registration form at Page 4,
duly filled in, by e-mail to
[email protected].
Registrations to be made to IALA Secretariat by 5 February 2019
at the latest.
VENUE
The venue will be Westin Chosun Busan, Republic of Korea.
HOTELS
Delegates are responsible for booking their own hotels.
1. Westin Chosun Busan
5 STAR HOTEL
Address: 67 Dongbaek-ro, U 1(il)-dong, Haeundae, Busan
Tel + 82 51 749 7000
Price: USD 187 (Including tax, breakfast and tip)
Website: https://twcb.echosunhotel.com/main.do?locale=en
Email:
[email protected]
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PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME
DAY 1 - Tuesday 19 February 2019
09:00 - 14:00 Registration
11:00 – 12:00 Session 1 Opening and setting the scene
12:00 – 13:30 Group photo and lunch
13:30 – 1:00 Session 2 Presentations of Workshop topics
15:00 – 15:30 Tea/Coffee break
15:30 – 16:00 Session 3 Introduction to working groups
16:00 – 17:00 Working group sessions
18:00 – 20:30 Welcome reception
DAY 2 - Wednesday 20 February 2019
09:00 – 10:30 Session 4 Working group sessions
10:30 – 11:00 Tea/Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 Working group sessions
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Working group sessions
15:00 – 15:30 Tea/Coffee break
15:30 – 17:30 Technical visit to Yeongdo maritime cluster
(Busan VTS Centre of Korea Coast Guard and
VTS Training Centre of Korea Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology)
DAY 3 - Thursday 21 February 2019
09:00 - 10:30 Session 5 Working group sessions
10:30 – 11:00 Tea/Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 Working group sessions
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:30 Working group sessions
15:30 – 16:00 Tea/Coffee break
16:00 – 17:00 Working group conclusions and report
19:00 – 21:30 Workshop dinner
DAY 4 - Friday 22 February 2019
09:00 – 10:30 Session 6 Reports from working groups
10:30 – 11:00 Tea/Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 Session 7 Workshop conclusions and closing
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REGISTRATION FORM
Bookings should preferably done using the link http://www.iala-aism.org/product/workshop-on-harmonising-vts-voice-communication/
WORKSHOP ON HARMONISING VTS VOICE
COMMUNICATION
Westin Chosun Busan
Busan, Republic of Korea
19-22 February 2019
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Dear IALA Members,
We are pleased to inform you that IALA in association with the Korean Coast Guard and the Korean
Institute of Maritime and Fisheries Technology, is hosting a workshop on Harmonising VTS Voice
Communication in Westin Chosun Busan Hotel, Busan, Republic of Korea, from 19-22 February, 2019.
The objectives of this workshop are to assist in the development of IALA documentation and associated
material addressing the delivery of VTS communication with a view to improve its effectiveness in both
routine communication and in developing situations.
This workshop is organized back to back with the 46th session of the VTS Committee meeting which will
be held from 25 February to 1 March 2019. The venue will be the same at the Westin Chosun Busan
Hotel: https://twcb.echosunhotel.com/main.do?locale=en
More information about hotels can be found on the workshop flyer.
Registration is available online: https://www.iala-aism.org/product-category/calendar/ or via the flyer
attached to be returned to
[email protected]
We look forward to seeing you in Korea.
For the IALA Secretariat.
Best regards,
Audrey GUINAULT
Communication Officer / Chargée de communication
Tel +33 (0)1 34 51 70 01 – Fax +33 (0)1 34 51 82 05 – E-mail :
[email protected]