Expansion of Entry Path for Vessel Traffic Controllers... High School and University Graduates with Relevant Education Also Eligible to Apply
Coast Guard Headquarters Revises Ship Traffic Control Act Enforcement Rules... Effective March Next Year
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Starting next year, the gateway to becoming a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) officer will be expanded.
The Korea Coast Guard announced on the 13th that it has amended the "Enforcement Rules of the Vessel Traffic Service Act" to allow those who have completed education related to VTS at maritime high schools or universities and hold a navigator license of grade 5 or higher to take the VTS officer recruitment exam.
A VTS officer is a public official under the Korea Coast Guard who provides safety information and port operation information to vessels navigating within Korea's VTS jurisdiction to ensure vessel traffic safety and protect the marine environment.
Until now, to take the VTS officer recruitment exam, candidates had to hold a navigator license of grade 5 or higher and have at least one year of sea service experience. However, starting next year, instead of sea service experience, candidates who have received VTS-related education at maritime high schools or universities will also be eligible to apply.
To facilitate smooth education at maritime high schools and universities, the Korea Coast Guard signed an agreement in September this year with Busan and Incheon National Maritime High Schools to support VTS education personnel, and last month completed the review of VTS-related curriculum subjects.
The amended enforcement rules will be promulgated on the 14th. After the Korea Coast Guard announces detailed matters regarding education, such as required subjects, completion criteria, and credit recognition procedures, the rules are scheduled to take effect from March 15 next year.
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A Korea Coast Guard official stated, "Opportunities for VTS education will increase for maritime high school and university students, and recruitment pathways will diversify. We expect that related educational personnel and facilities will expand in the future, fostering excellent VTS officers and promoting academic development."
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