Familiarisation
- STAGE 01
- Early familiarisation within the vessel traffic control tower environment.
Vessel Traffic Management
APM Terminals Bahrain and Port & Maritime Affairs sign a Memorandum of Understanding to develop Bahraini talent in vessel traffic management — at Khalifa Bin Salman Port.
- Signed 6 May 2026
- In partnership with Port & Maritime Affairs
- Aligned with Vision 2030
A partnership, signed.
APM Terminals Bahrain — operator of Khalifa Bin Salman Port — and Port & Maritime Affairs (PMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch the Vessel Traffic Management Systems National Employment Programme. The two-year programme formalises a strategic partnership to develop Bahraini talent in the maritime sector, aligned with Bahrain Vision 2030 and the National Employment Programme.
THE PATHWAY
From the tower to certification.
A structured journey that blends real operational exposure with internationally accredited training.
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“My first shift in the control tower was unforgettable — watching every vessel move felt like a whole new world.”
VTMS Trainee
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“The first thing that struck me was how calm and focused the team stays. I want to operate like that.”
VTMS Trainee
[Participant name]
“From my very first day in the tower, I felt part of something that keeps the whole port moving.”
VTMS Trainee
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“Stepping into the tower for the first time, I realised how much there is to learn — and I can’t wait.”
VTMS Trainee
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“Seeing the live traffic on the screens on day one made everything click. This is real.”
VTMS Trainee
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“It’s early days, but every hour in the control tower teaches me something new.”
VTMS Trainee
WHY IT MATTERS
Building long-term maritime careers.
The initiative supports sustainable employment, strengthens public–private collaboration, and builds long-term career pathways in advanced maritime operations across the Kingdom.
Charting careers in advanced maritime operations.