Trade press release9 March 2020 at
The technology group Wartsila will upgrade its Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) installed in the Indian port of Cochin. The system was originally delivered in 2008, and by adding the latest technology, significant additional benefits can be gained. The order with Wartsila was placed in
The upgraded Wartsila VTMS will enable seamless coverage of the port's radar and automatic identification system (AIS) for traffic monitoring and control, thereby raising the existing safety and efficiency levels. The Navi-Harbour VTS software also provides an interactive and user-friendly interface for the system's operator. Wartsila and CoPT have also signed a 5-year Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (CAMC) for the upgraded system and a 6-year CAMC for the existing equipment.
'Ports all around the world are getting busier and a VTMS is essential for ensuring that the port's operations are safe and efficient. The existing system at Cochin Port is completing 11 years of continuous use, during which time the number of vessels visiting the port has increased by more than 35 percent. The Wartsila VTMS has helped the port to integrate the traffic from major projects, such as the Single Point Mooring (SPM), the
The upgrading project is scheduled for completion by the end of
Cochin is a major port on the
The Wartsila VTS software has extensive functionalities, and the solution is modular, scalable, and accessible for future upgrade developments. Wartsila is a market leader in this field with more than 300 Vessel Traffic Management Systems installed in 70 countries around the world.
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Wartsila in brief:
Wartsila is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wartsila maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2019, Wartsila's net sales totalled
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