Norcontrol IT launches new AIS software
Norcontrol IT has developed its third generation of AIS network infrastructure software with new functionality integrated into the previous version to provide AIS operators with more access and greater control of the data transmitted via the AIS network.
Shore based AIS networks have been in progress around the world for several years, and have been implemented in some respects in response to the ISPS code, to enable VTS to make the best use of AIS data to improve safety, security and efficiency.
Developed at the Norcontrol IT AIS R&D centre in Durban, the new software can be utilised with a standalone AIS network infrastructure or integrated with a full VTS/VTMIS.
“Our AIS network solutions are now being used in the most hostile, remote and exposed marine environments and it was important to develop new tools to ensure our solutions meet these environmental challenges, ” says Brendan Mitchell, Norcontrol IT’s AIS product manager.
“AIS Network administrators have recognised that AIS data has a value to the larger maritime community and multiple user groups are required”. The new functionality provided by Norcontrol IT’s AIS network software is extensive, with key upgrades made to the AIS Service Manager (ASM), the Base Station Manager and the Node Manager forming the core of the new functionality.
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