Mags Govender has over 13 years of experience working in the maritime and port industry in South Africa. She has held roles as a Senior Vessel Traffic Officer and Vessel Traffic Service Operator, where she monitored and coordinated vessel movements to ensure their safe and efficient operation. Her responsibilities included communicating with vessels and coordinating their schedules, berthing, and movements within the port. She has extensive experience with vessel traffic systems and technologies like radar and radio. Govender aims to further her career where she can utilize her knowledge and skills to benefit a company's performance.

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Mags Dhanaseelan Govender
Vessel Traffic Services Officer
My objective is tofurther my career in the maritime and portindustry
where I coulddemonstratemy knowledge andskills that wouldbe
beneficial to any company’sperformance.
Professional Experience
Transnet National Port Authority of South Africa
June 1999 – Jan 2013
Senior Vessel Traffic Officer
My In the role of Vessel Traffic Service Operator I was a key member of a team which
provides a monitoring and information of service to vessels with in in the national port
authority. My task was to deliver Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) to ensure the safe, efficient
and compliant movement of vessels and the protection of the environment in the ports of
South Africa. My role gave me the responsibility of delegating as required by the Regional
Harbour Master to ensure the safe andefficient management of shipping as detailedinthe
relevant manuals and operating procedures.
My role & responsibilities involved the delivery of the prescribed VTS and Coastal Radio
Communications Service for the designated areas in accordance with regulations,
procedures, instructions and delegations. Delivery of communications, coordination and
alerting service, including inresponse to marine incidents, relatedemergencies andnatural
disasters for the designatedareas in accordance with regulations, procedures, instructions
and delegations. I had to apply port procedures to vessels in order to effectively and
efficiently schedule ship movements and also implement safe vessel movements.
To monitor & facilitate efficient & safe traffic movement throughthe Vessel Traffic System
in accordance with the marine traffic regulating act inprevention of collisions, grounding,
maritime casualties andensuring there is no environmental damage.
My duties include effective planning & allocationof tugs, pilots and helicopters, the
accurate recoding & retrieval of ETA’s, berth planning.
Constant liaisonwithterminal companies, w.r.t: berth, bollards & scheduling and NSRI
to inform SAMSA of all issues relatedtosafetyof vessels & effects onport operations
Continuously monitor radar & radioto identify vessels, assimilate data
Issue clearances, delayor reject vessels
Evaluate the vessels tracks with inthe VTS zone against desirednorms
Contact Details
magsgovender@yahoo.com
+27 82 619 6030
Mags Govender
Mags. Govender
187 Kingsway Road,
WarnerBeach, Kingsburg
Durban. South Africa.4126
Skills & Experience:
 IntegratedManagement Systems
 Shipping Management
 Vessel Records Management &
Reporting
 Operation of Marine Technology
 Environmental Safety Management
 Marine Traffic Regulation
 Port & Harbor Control
 Sea Rescue & Port Operation
 Electronic NavigationSystems
 Monitor & Facilitate the efficient and
safe vessel traffic movement within
the port authority
 First Aid& Fire Fighting

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I utilize the marine radar, VHF radio to communicate with the pilots, tugs & helicopters, I
also use nautical charts to record a vessels position and plot courses and forecast marine
traffic flow.
As a VTS operator I am required to communicate with various people including the ship’s
master, port/terminal operators, Maritime Coastguard Agency, shipping agents, weather
forecasters and, when required, the emergency services. They would receive information
from the vessel regarding its intended movements and also provide information about
weather and tidal conditions, the movement of other vessels in the area and berthing
instructions.
I am positionedat the port control center whichis the hub of communicationfor anyexisting
or potential emergency situation. I am required to implement contingency plans and help
to co-ordinate activity with the relevant parties
I have excellent verbal communication skills, and am able to work under pressure and as
part of a team. Working hours and conditions typicallyinclude regular unsocial hours which
I am happy to do.
Professional Experience
Transnet National Port Authority of South Africa
Oct 1996 – May 1999
Apprentice Rigger/ Tally Clerk
Professional Experience
N.D.S
Jan 1996 – Oct 1996
General Apprentice
Qualifications & Education
 Port Academy of South Africa
Certificate in Master Port Operations
July 2011
 Port Academy of South Africa
Certificate in Vessel Traffic Services IALA V103
Sept 2010
 Interactive Training Dynamics
Certificate in ISO14001, Environmental Management
Systems
June 2003
Technical Skills:
 Sound knowledge of maritime laws &
procedures
 Diverse experience with marine radio
communicationand shipchandlers &
agents.
 Responsible for marine traffic control
.i.e. water borne crafts & ships
 Liaising withpublic, tugboats & pilots
 Involved withthe planning & logistics
with in the port.
 Vessel Traffic Organization&
Navigational Assistance andSafety
 Planning of vessel movements within
the port
 Establishing & Operating a system of
traffic clearances & sailing plans
 Preparing vessel reports & updating
vessel movement forecast
 Ensuring awareness of all movements
and the positionof other traffic vessels
 Identify problems and other factors that
mayinfluence the vessel’s transit
 Radio CommunicationSkills
 Responsible for national port authority
Advanced Skills -
Interests & Hobbies:
 Bass Fishing
 Water Sports
 Reading
 Watching Movies

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 Saint Johns
Certificate in First Aid & Fire Fighting
Feb 2009 & Nov 2010
Qualifications & Education
 Durban Institute of Technology
Certificate in Electronic Navigation Systems
July 2011
 Northlink Training College
Certificate in Electronic Navigation Systems
Certificate in Skippers Port Operation STCW95
Sept – Oct 2008
 Maratek Training School
Certificate in Marine Traffic Regulating & Principles of Maritime Waterways
IALA V103
March 2002
 Corporate & Business Management Training
Certificate in Telephone Skills & Customer Service
Dec 2008
 South African Search & Rescue Organization
Certificate in Sea Rescue
Career Milestones & Personal Summary
What I can offer to a future employer
With over 13 years of experience in the shipping industry I strongly believe I have the experience and knowledge to offer any
employer, I describe myself as a determined, easy going worker who is able to work effectively as part of team or on my own
initiative. My other strengths lie with my communication and interpersonal skills, excellent customer handling abilities, ability to
work to deadlines and under pressure and eagerness to expand professional knowledge.
I am well adapted to work schedules & shifts and have a proven ability to learn quickly. In addition, I have an excellent report with
my fellow workmates, I have a clean medical record and an excellent complain free work history, I am a keen learner and I am
prepared to undergo any courses or training which will further my experience with in the shipping industry. I am a big believer in
discipline and on all occasions strive to be a team player. I insist on achieving deadlines on or before target dates and never
compromiseon safety issues. I am very perceptive which has allowed meto handle crisis situations before they become major
problem.
Relevant Qualifications
I have 13 years shipping experience & knowledge I hold a certificate in electronic navigation systems and master port operations I
also have the experience of coordinating multiple movements within the port, my duties include planning and coordinating, liaising
with various agents/authorities in the National Port Authority, also involved in port customs, port health, ISPS codes for safe
movements of ships, personnel, cargo and arrange their pilots and tugs and safe berthing, shifting and sailing including running of
various reports.

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Relevant working experience and skills
As a Marine Vessel Traffic Controller I am based at a Control Tower and my tasks include controlling the arrival and departure of in
& outbound vessels, making related data entries and submitting daily statements, I also receive and transmit signals to and from any
vessel with in the port. My duty is to keep both a visual watch and electronic navigational aid with in the harbor and alert concerned
officers in case of emergencies or sudden change, my other responsibilities includeduties that are assigned by my superior,
preparing vessel programs and priority planning is essential, coordinating with container& general cargo terminals for efficient and
smooth port operations. Preparing vessel reports, update web portal and vessel movement forecasts, my main objective and aim is
to ensure awareness to all necessary parties of vessel traffic; this is done via radio and telecom. I also liaise with crew, pilot
helicopters & pilots with regards to preparing and advising of their movements, and with addition I assist the Captain in
administration work and logistics planning. I am a methodical and planned individual who is willing to adapt to any sort of job and
function. I speak very fluent English, I am well-groomed and well mannered. I consider myself a hard working individual who is
always gladly willing to take on any challenge ahead on me. No task is too much too handle, I also have great professionalism when
performing any function. I am hungry for success and sincere in all I endeavor.