About the jobCompany Description
National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways & Coasts (NTCPWC) is the technology arm of the Ministry of Shipping, Government of India, providing innovative and indigenous solutions for the port and maritime sector. Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, NTCPWC focuses on applied research, education, and technology transfer to address industry challenges while promoting advancements in maritime technology.

Role Description
This is a full time, in office role for a VTS Operator located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The candidate will be responsible for monitoring and managing vessel traffic within the designated port and approaches, maintaining situational awareness, communicating with vessels and relevant stakeholders, and supporting the safe and efficient movement of maritime traffic.
The role requires a strong understanding of ship operations, navigation, maritime communication, and vessel traffic management. The candidate will work with VTS systems, radar, AIS, VHF communication, electronic charts,



and other navigational and surveillance systems to monitor vessel movements and support safe navigation within Chennai Port.

Position: VTS Operator
Engagement Type: Full-time
Location: Chennai Port

Key Responsibilities• Monitor and manage vessel traffic movements within the designated VTS area
• Maintain continuous situational awareness of vessels, traffic conditions, and navigational hazards
• Monitor vessel movements using Radar, AIS, VHF, ECDIS, CCTV, and other VTS equipment
• Communicate with vessels, pilots, port authorities, and other relevant maritime stakeholders
• Provide relevant traffic information, navigational information, and safety-related communication to vessels
• Monitor vessel arrivals, departures, anchorage movements, berthing, and passage through designated areas
• Identify potential traffic conflicts, navigational risks, and abnormal vessel movements
• Support safe and efficient vessel traffic management in accordance with app

📌 VTS Operator (Kanchipuram)
🏢 National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC)
📍 Kanchipuram