The Rise of Advanced VTS/VTMS Systems


Authors : Abdullah M. Alanazi; Evgeny Marakasov; Omar A. Alabdullatif

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY2324

Abstract : The Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) is constantly evolving, driven by regulations, environmental concerns and technological innovation. Directives from authoritative organizations such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Association of Maritime Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Management (IALA) emphasize the need for maritime safety. As we move into the future, VTMS will undoubtedly leverage artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning, evolving from a reactive system to a predictive system. Exchanging the VTMS information among maritime users will significantly ensure safe operations and minimize environmental risks. As these systems evolve, the challenges of improving them become increasingly complex. A collaborative approach by combining expertise from different areas - users, consultants and manufacturers - forms a holistic strategy that leads to innovative and reliable solutions enriched by convergence of ideas, highlighting the effectiveness of a collaborative approach in navigating the complexities of technology improvements.

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The Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) is constantly evolving, driven by regulations, environmental concerns and technological innovation. Directives from authoritative organizations such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Association of Maritime Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Management (IALA) emphasize the need for maritime safety. As we move into the future, VTMS will undoubtedly leverage artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning, evolving from a reactive system to a predictive system. Exchanging the VTMS information among maritime users will significantly ensure safe operations and minimize environmental risks. As these systems evolve, the challenges of improving them become increasingly complex. A collaborative approach by combining expertise from different areas - users, consultants and manufacturers - forms a holistic strategy that leads to innovative and reliable solutions enriched by convergence of ideas, highlighting the effectiveness of a collaborative approach in navigating the complexities of technology improvements.

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