Shipping, navigation and maritime risk consultancy NASH Maritime, is helping the Port of London Authority (PLA) upgrade its vessel traffic services (VTS) system.
VTS systems are shore-side software systems that manage and coordinate vessel traffic and marine operations within a port or waterway.
The PLA is upgrading its VTS software system so that it continues to meet current and future needs of the River Thames, as well as integrate with other decision support tools.
The authority brought NASH Maritime onboard to help understand user needs and requirements in defining the new software’s specification.
To this end, the project team worked with users to identify both mandatory and desirable requirements, as well as liaising with PLA to understand its strategic and operational needs.
Dr Ed Rogers, NASH Maritime co-founder said the company was delighted to have the opportunity to define a future-proof VTS system. “We brought to this project our understanding of the challenges that come with being a VTS system operator, our experience in defining VTS systems – both here in the UK and internationally – and also our deep knowledge of IALA standards, EU Network and Information Systems Directive and GDPR requirements,” he said.
NASH Maritime was supported by Halcro Electronics and AFS Consultants.
