UK list of vessel traffic and local port services course providers for 2024-25

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency issued MIN 554 (M) Amendment 7 with the list of vessel traffic services and local port services course providers for 2024-25.

The MIN was published on 31 August 2025.

This notice outlines MCA accredited training organisations in the UK for IALA C0103 courses and their contact details.

1. Introduction

1.1 Candidates should contact the training organisations directly via the details below to view dates of the courses being held. The VTS training organisations should also be consulted to determine any Accredited Prior Learning (APL) requirements, particularly for non-marine applicants, if appropriate.

1.2 Further guidance can be obtained from the current Marine Guidance Note 434 Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) as amended – Training and Certification of VTS Personnel.

1.3 This information will be promulgated on an annual basis.

2. Blackpool & The Fylde College

2.1 Contact Information:

Blackpool & The Fylde College
Fleetwood Nautical Campus
School of Maritime Operations
Broadwater
Fleetwood
FY7 8JZ
Tel: +44 (0) 1253 504 800
Email: maritime@blackpool.ac.uk

2.2 Courses Available:

• C0103-1 VTS Operator Training
  • VTS Nautical Knowledge (Module 4)
  • VTS Underpinning Knowledge
  • VTS Simulation
• C0103-5 VTS Recurrent Training

3. Port of London Authority

3.1 Contact Information:

Port of London Authority
VTS Training
London River House
Royal Pier Road
Gravesend
DA12 2BG
Tel: +44 (0) 1474 562 282
Email: vtsenquiry@pla.co.uk

3.2 Courses Available:

• C0103-5 VTS Recurrent Training

4. South Shields Marine School

4.1 Contact Information:

South Shields Marine School
Marine Booking Centre
Grosvenor Road
South Shields
NE33 3EN
Tel: +44 (0) 191 427 3772 & +44 (0) 191 427 3591
Email: marinebooking@tynecoast.ac.uk
Website: https://www.stc.ac.uk/vts

4.2 Courses Available:

• VTS VHF
• C0103-1 VTS Operator Training
  • VTS Nautical Knowledge (Module 4)
  • VTS Underpinning Knowledge
  • VTS Simulation
• C0103-2 VTS Supervisor
• C0103-4 VTS On the Job Training Instructor
• C0103-5 VTS Recurrent Training

5. VTS Training Academy Grimsby

5.1 Contact Information:

VTS Training Centre Grimsby
Cleethorpe Road
Grimsby
DN31 3LL
Tel: +44 (0) 1482 608 497
Email: ABPacademy@abports.co.uk

5.2 Courses Available:

• C0103-1 VTS Operator Training
  • VTS Nautical Knowledge (Module 4 - Hybrid)
  • VTS Underpinning Knowledge
  • VTS Simulation
• C0103-5 VTS Recurrent Training

All regulations can be found at legislation.gov.uk

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