As a crucial link in the Scheldt are, we continuously invest in the training and further education of our traffic controllers.
The National Nautical Traffic Service Training institute (NNVO) in the Netherlands is the benchmark in our sector. At least twice a year, the institute runs the Vessel Traffic Services Operator (VTSO) training.

The VTSO programme has two stages:
4 trainees are currently following the Initial Training – a five-month course where they learn the ropes, from establishing contact with waterway users and managing incidents.6 others are nearing the end of their Sector Training at Rijkswaterstaat, the VTS authority where they specialise in the specific requirements of the Western Scheldt.

Soon, they will join our team and help us ensure safe and smooth shipping traffic in the Scheldt area every single day.