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Inshore VMS Pilot Project

Inshore VMS Pilot Project. Background. Project objective was to source and test a cost effective VMS applicable to inshore vessel The project went to tender and Cybit Bluefinger was commissioned to supply the units The project involves 5 vessels using 2 separate systems TDMA (VHF) system

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Inshore VMS Pilot Project

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  1. Inshore VMS Pilot Project

  2. Background • Project objective was to source and test a cost effective VMS applicable to inshore vessel • The project went to tender and Cybit Bluefinger was commissioned to supply the units • The project involves 5 vessels using 2 separate systems • TDMA (VHF) system • GPRS (Mobile phone) system • Accessible via the internet using Bluefinger’s Saffire-online software

  3. The Tracking Systems • Both systems have an internal GPS system that monitors the vessel position. This position is then transmitted via either the TDMA or GPRS communications system • System costs vary • TDMA approximately £2,000 per vessel • GPRS approx £600 per vessel + £15 p.m. transmission costs These costs relate to the pilot project and would be expected to be reduced for larger numbers of vessels.

  4. TDMA (VHF) System • TDMA (VHF) – 2 Shore based transceiver stations one at the Lizard lighthouse the other in Newlyn. • The signal is received from the vessels via one of these stations every second. Then transmitted to the Saffire-online by the base station in Newlyn using an internet link. Pro’s – • No transmission costs after initial capital purchase • Independent system Con’s • Signals are only recorded when the vessel has reception from a shore station & base station is operative

  5. GPRS (Mobile Phone) System • This system uses the mobile phone network (O2) to receive the data which is then received by the Saffire-online software Pro’s • No shore based communications network needs to be setup • System still logs the vessels position when not in range • Low cost Con’s • Dependant on the mobile phone network • Ongoing transmission costs

  6. Saffire-Online • Internet based package • Developed as a sea-based option to the successful fleetstar-online road based system • Newly developed – still going teething problems System provides • Vessels current and historic positions on charting software • Can produce and export vessel logs in Excel and PDF format • Displays vessel tracks on charts • Real-time monitoring of vessel position

  7. Saffire-online

  8. Last Known Position

  9. Position Tab

  10. Vessel Tracks

  11. VMS track – GPRS (every 30 seconds)

  12. Daily Summary

  13. Daily Summary – Range of days Date Vessel Name First Event Last Event Max Speed

  14. Inshore VMS Pilot Project

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