Vessel Traffic Officer

Meet Yong Gang, Vessel Traffic Officer, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore

Join Yong Gang, a Vessel Traffic Officer, as he shares how vessel traffic management plays an important part in ensuring the safe passage of vessels through the bustling Singapore Strait.

With Joakim as his trainee, Yong Gang unveils the intricacies of maritime radio communication and the demanding yet rewarding role of a Vessel Traffic Officer. Through rigorous training sessions and role-play scenarios, Joakim gets a taste of the decisive actions required to prevent "close quarters situations" - (also known as 'potential collisions' in the maritime language).

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