Vessel Tracking
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3D displays the next step in efficiency
As part of its VTS technology assessment, ABP Southampton is expected to try some software unlike anything else in existence. 20 Dec 2011 - Port Strategy
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De-stressing the environment
The working environment is just as important as the equipment itself for VTS operators. Paul Eastaugh reports 19 Dec 2011 - Port Strategy
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Transas targets shore-based pilotage
Transas recently launched its Navi-Harbour 4.3, providing functionality enhancements in radar processing, and record and play back usability, among other things. 03 Dec 2010 - Port Strategy
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Call for training standardisation
Captain Terry Hughes recently wrote a paper entitled “When is a VTS not a VTS?”, highlighting the differences between VTS and mandatory ship reporting systems around the world, and the variety of functions or bolt-on features any one of them might include. 01 Dec 2010 - Port Strategy
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Track and trace
VTS requirements vary tremendously, but a common trend is to add more functions into the mix. Felicity Landon reports 30 Nov 2010 - Port Strategy
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Kongsberg develops SP5 for AIS base
To enhance the integration of data from a vessel's Automatic Identification Systems into a VTS or VTMIS, Kongsberg Norcontrol IT's has released a new service pack for its C-Scope AIS Network infrastructure software. 10 Jun 2009 - Port Strategy
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Port-to-port tracks
Is a pan-European vessel monitoring system on the cards? Patrik Wheater investigates 09 Jun 2009 - Port Strategy
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Take me to the river
SAAB Transpondertech, whose origins can be traced back to the Swedish car manufacturer, has launched a vessel Automatic Identification System specially tailored to suit the nascent inland waterways sector. 21 Nov 2008 - Port Strategy
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Eye in the sky
Although there is still no legal requirement for a vessel management system, satellite, radar and VHF tracking systems could make port operations safer, swifter and more commercially viable, as Patrik Wheater finds out
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Port management all-rounder
Can investment in a proven vessel tracking service "radically" improve port management? Alex Hughes finds out
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Simulation and scheduling tools a must for busy ports
Two maritime software tools - Amatis, used to undertake traffic simulations, and Seaberth, used for both berth scheduling and berth simulation - are being deployed as part of a major new port development in Qatar. Over the next 10-15 years, Ras Laffan Port will be transformed into the biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) dispatch point for consignments to the US, the UK and Japan, while also implementing major new container and general cargo terminals.
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London blazes trail
The PLA has long been a supporter of identification systems, despite the major expenditure required to introduce AIS equipment, as Alex Hughes found out 01 Sep 2006 - Port Strategy
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PLA seeks equipment supplier
The PLA is responsible for all traffic on the tidal Thames as far as Teddington Lock to the West London. To date, smaller vessels have been exempt from mandatory Automatic Identification System carriage, although this will all change as from June 1, 2007. 01 Sep 2006 - Port Strategy
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Big brother's watching
New tracking and identification regulations mean that ships can be monitored from port to port. Alex Hughes investigates 01 Sep 2006 - Port Strategy
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The Two-Edged Sword
Advocates of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) believe its integration with Vessel Traffic Systems (VTS) can make ports safer and offer a commercial advantage. Others disagree as David Foxwell explains. 01 Sep 2005 - Port Strategy
