AVOIDING MARITIME TRAFFIC JAMS

Globally, more and more ports are turning to sophisticated Vessel Traffic Management Systems (VTMS) to speed shipping traffic and provide a safer all-around passage. The efficiency of a VTMS depends to a large extent on the quality of the equipment. More and more companies supplying this technology are anxious to provide complete turnkey systems to meet the individual demands of various port entities. This article describes some of the current changes and developments occurring within this area of the maritime industry. Examples of specific VTMS supplied to ports in North America, Asia, and Europe are provided.

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• Authors:
  • Ormes, I
• Publication Date: 2000

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 49-51
• Serial:
  • Ports International
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: World Trade Magazines
  • ISSN: 1363-5832

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Navigation systems; Port congestion; Port traffic; Shipping; Vessel operations; Vessel traffic control; Water transportation
• Geographic Terms: Asia; Europe; North America
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00797609
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 8 2000 12:00AM