Vessel Traffic Services: Comprehensive Professional Program
Overview
Vessel Traffic Services: Comprehensive Professional Program connects the commercial, operational and regulatory sides of shipping so teams can move cargo safely, efficiently and profitably. Over ten days it covers the full scope of the subject, from fundamentals to advanced practice, and ends with a workplace-based capstone project.
What you will be able to do
- Master Vessel Traffic Services from fundamentals to advanced practice.
- Apply port and terminal operations, vessel operations and maintenance and safety, security and environmental compliance in integrated case studies.
- Design an improvement program covering cost, performance and KPIs and digitalisation in shipping.
- Assess risk, cost and performance with recognised indicators.
- Complete a capstone project based on your own workplace.
- Present recommendations to management with confidence.
Who should attend
- Specialists and supervisors preparing to lead the function
- Port and terminal managers
- Shipping and chartering staff
- Marine superintendents and officers
- Logistics and freight professionals
Daily outline
- Day 1Introduction to Vessel Traffic Services: concepts, terminology and standards
- Day 2Port and terminal operations
- Day 3Vessel operations and maintenance
- Day 4Safety, security and environmental compliance
- Day 5Cargo handling and documentation
- Day 6Cost, performance and KPIs
- Day 7Digitalisation in shipping
- Day 8International maritime conventions (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL)
- Day 9Commercial shipping and contracts
- Day 10Capstone project presentations and final assessment
Sessions 2027–2030
| Dates | City | Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14–25 March 2027 | CAICairo | $8,500 | Register |
| 20 September – 1 October 2027 | MADMadrid | $8,500 | Register |
| 27–31 December 2027 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 21 May – 1 June 2028 | JEDJeddah | $8,500 | Register |
| 7–11 August 2028 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 5–16 November 2028 | DOHDoha | $8,500 | Register |
| 18–29 March 2029 | RUHRiyadh | $8,500 | Register |
| 25–29 June 2029 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 23 September – 4 October 2029 | JEDJeddah | $8,500 | Register |
| 7–11 January 2030 | WEB Online | $4,500 | Register |
| 1–12 April 2030 | LONLondon | $8,500 | Register |
| 13–24 October 2030 | KBRAl Khobar | $8,500 | Register |
The Vessel Traffic Services series
Frequently asked questions
How much does Vessel Traffic Services: Comprehensive Professional Program cost?
For the 10-day program the fee is US$4,500 per participant online or US$8,500 in the classroom.
Where and when is the course held?
Sessions run from 2027 to 2030 in Cairo, Madrid, Jeddah, Doha, Riyadh, London and Al Khobar, and live online. See the session table above for exact dates.
What certificate will I receive?
Participants who complete the course receive an SGT certificate of completion showing the training hours.
In which language is the course delivered?
Sessions are delivered in English or Arabic. Tell us your preferred language when you register.
Can SGT deliver this course in-house?
Yes. For groups we deliver the course at your premises in any city, with content adapted to your equipment and procedures.
How do I register?
Send the course name, city and dates on WhatsApp to +20 106 597 6553. We reply with booking confirmation and registration steps.