Vessel Traffic Management System is a marine traffic monitoring system established by Philippine Ports Authority, similar to Air Traffic Control for aircraft. Typical VTMS use Radar, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), VHF radio and Automatic Identification System (AIS) to keep track of vessel movements and provide navigational safety in a limited geographical area.
A service implemented by PPA PMO Batangas, VTMS is designed to improve the safety and efficiency of navigation, safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment. VTS is governed by SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 12 together with the Guidelines for Vessel Traffic Services [IMO Resolution A.857(20)] adopted by the International Maritime Organization on 27 November 1997.
The VTMS installed at the Batangas Port is one of the two facilities installed in the country, the other one being at the Philippine Port Authority Port Area Manila. It is fully equipped with advanced technological equipment capable of monitoring and tracking vessels that enter the Batangas Bay.
It has a control tower and four radar stations located strategically to cover the whole area of Batangas Bay, the north and south Verde Island passages where the Traffic Separation Scheme, the Maricaban Strait and Balayan Bay are located.
The implementing guidelines of the VTMS at the Batangas Base Port are contained in the Philippine Ports Authority Administrative Order No.1 s. 2008 which define very clearly the description and location of the VTMS control center and the radar stations that are strategically located within the Batangas Bay area specifying its latitudinal and longitudinal positions. Likewise, the system defines the Traffic Separation Scheme being utilized by the Batangas Port.
Radar Station 4
Radar Station 1
Radar Station 2
Radar Station 3
VTMS Control Center
New Administration Bldg.
VTMS Control Center (Batangas Port, New Admin Bldg)
(Batangas Port, Phase 1)
(Tingloy Point)
(Escarceo Point)
(Matoco Point)
LOCATION OF VTMS Philippine Ports Authority PMO Batangas
Radar Station 1-Base Port
• Manned by one person. • Full coverage of
Batangas Bay.
• Installed Equipments • Radar System • Microwave Data Link
Radar Station 1-Base Port
• Receives signal from RS3 and RS4 and transmit same to VTMS Control Center thru Microwave Data Link
• Installed Equipments • Radar System • Microwave Data Link
Radar Station 2 - Matoco
• Full coverage of north Verde island passage where TSS for north bound vessels is located.
Installed Equipments: AIS Base Station VHF Radio (2 units) VHF Radio Direction Finder Radar System
Radar Station 2 - Matoco
• Transmits signal to RS3 and transmits same to RS1 thru Microwave Data Link
Installed Equipments: AIS Base Station VHF Radio (2 units) VHF Radio Direction Finder Radar System
• Manned by two personnel. • Full coverage of South
Verde island passage where TSS for south bound vessels is located.
• Transmits signal to RS3 and transmit same to RS1 thru Microwave Data Link
Radar Station 3 – Escarceo
Installed Equipments: • Radar System • VHF Radio (2 units)
Radar Station 4 - Tingloy • Manned by two
personnel. • Full coverage of Balayan
bay and Maricaban straight
• Transmits signal to RS1 thru Microwave Data Link Installed Equipments: AIS Base Station VHF Radio (2 units) VHF Radio Direction Finder Radar System
It is equipped with consoles for monitoring of vessels and serves as the main operation center of the Vessel Traffic Management System (PMO-Batangas).
VTMS Architecture
• AIS
Automatic Identification System
•VHF Radio
Communication System
•CCTV
•Meteorological
•Display and Control System
•VTMS/AIS •Application
•Radar System
•Data Link
VTMS
A modern VTS integrates all of the information into a single operator working environment for ease of use and in order to allow for effective traffic organization and communication.
Enhance vessel traffic service of waterways
(Monitoring of shipping lanes and separation schemes.)
Ensure safety of navigation of vessels
(Vessel traffic information and navigation advice.) Safeguard the security of vessels, facilities, individuals and their properties
(Improved port efficiency.)
The VTMS aims to:
The VTMS aims to: Protect the marine environment of
surrounding waters (Compliance with safety regulations.)
Provide use of the Vessel Traffic Management System timely information and necessary assistance within the VTMS covered area. It covers all vessels approaching, entering, departing, navigating, operating or anchoring/mooring at the Batangas and Balayan Bays, and Verde Island Passage.
(Assistance to coast guard, and other authorities.) (Assistance to search and rescue.)
VTS Services
Information Services •Service to ensure all
essential information is available to assist shipboard navigational decision making process
Navigational Assistance Service •Service to assist the
navigational decision making process on board, especially during difficult navigational conditions
Traffic Organization Service • Service to prevent the
development of dangerous situations & to provide for the safe efficient movement of traffic w/in the VTS area
Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS)
VTMS gathers the information from all possible kinds of sensors:
Radar – an Acronym made up of the words Radio detection and ranging, the term is used to refer to electronic equipment that detects presence, direction, height and distance of objects by using reflected electromagnetic energy.
Radar’s Features
• 24 NM Radar Coverage Area • Tracking Capacity of 3000 Targets • Enhanced Video Processing Functions
for noise and interference suppression • 24 hours HOT /STANDBY System • Circularly Polarized Antenna for All-
weather applications
Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS)
VTMS gathers the information from all possible kinds of sensors:
AIS - The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is an automatic tracking system used on ships and by Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) for identifying and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data with other nearby ships. AIS information supplements marine radar, which continues to be the primary method of collision avoidance for water transport.
AIS Transponder Radar Station 4
AIS Transponder Radar Station 2
AIS Transponder Location and covered Area
50 nautical miles
• Fully compliant with international UAIS performance standards
• Automatic identification of vessels with AIS transponders
• Automatic Data transmission from ships
• Reduces VHF communication with Vessels
• Improves target tracking, specially during bad weather conditions
AIS’ Features
Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS)
VTMS gathers the information from all possible kinds of sensors:
CCTV System – provides visual information to make real time assessment of the situation in the VTMS covered area.
CCTV Camera
RADAR STATION 1 (BATANGAS PORT)
RADAR STATION 2 (MATOCO POINT)
RADAR STATION 3 (ESCARCEO POINT)
RADAR STATION 4 (TINGLOY POINT)
CCTV MONITOR DISPLAY IN VTMSCC
CCTV Monitoring System’s Features
• Highly sensitive Camera • Pan, Tilt, Zoom, and Wiper Functions • 2 months backup of recorded videos • Has remote control capabilities • Automatic acquisition of target through
Operator Console
AIS Target
Radar Target Symbol
E-Chart (S-57)
Control Panel
Radar Echo (green image)Operator can set the echo color
Target Trail
Vector(Operator can set the vector length)
VHF-DF Line
VHF Direction Finder System’s Features
• Automatically locates the bearing of the selected calling channel
• Wide frequency range, from 100MHz to 500MHz
• Computer controlled synthesizer • Up to 100 frequency channels can be
stored for spot reception
VHF’S Features • 50 km VHF Coverage Area • Provides continuous 50W Output
Power for 24-hour operation • Operates up to 57 international
maritime channels, plus 6 private channels
• Has remote control capabilities • Fully synthesized frequency controlled
by microprocessor
Coaxial Arrester
VHF Transceiver (co-located with AIS Rack
VHF Antenna
Duplexer
To VTMS Network
VHF Communication
System
Display & Control System’s Features
• High resolution colored display • Commercial, off the shelf computer
hardware • Uses the latest evolution on charting
technology • Particular symbols of ship and navigational
aids are clearly shown • Discover any fault on the VTMS network
automatically • High speed colored and black & white printer
OPERATOR CONSOLE AT VTMSCC
RADAR CCTV AIS Transponder
VHF RADIO
Sensors such as Radar, CCTV camera, AIS transponder, VHF transceiver, etc. can be remotely controlled from VTMS Operator Console.
AIS Target
Radar Target Symbol
E-Chart (S-57)
Control Panel
Radar Echo (green image)Operator can set the echo color
Target Trail
Vector(Operator can set the vector length)
Display Items: ・Raw Radar Video including afterglow ・Radar/AIS Integrated Target ・Radar Tracked Target ・AIS Target ・Electronic Chart ・System Information ・Measure Data ・Alarm Status Monitor ・Target Data Table ・Operation Menu ・Sensor Remote Control and Monitor, etc.
VTMS Operator Console Display
Meteorological Monitoring System
VHF Receiver
Deck Unit
Meteorological Monitor Display
To VTMS Network
Meteorological Sensors with
Data Logger and VHF Transmitter
Meteorological Monitoring System’s Features
• Measures wind speed, wind gust, wind direction, air temperature, air pressure, and relative humidity
• High accuracy over a wide temperature and humidity range
• Low power consumption, using solar power
• 10 steps selectable operating interval
• Lightweight, rugged modular design
Management Information System’s Features
• Vessel arrival/departure date and time scheduling
• Tugboat scheduling, account management, port management
• Uses distributed database management mode composed of front end and back end
• Highly redundant system • Open system configuration using Oracle
Database Server as middle-ware
Record Replay System’s Features
• Records synchronized radar image and VHF voice communication
• Playback of stored data for the duration of 2 weeks
• Large Storage Capacity, using 750 GB of RAID type HDD
• DVD Backup Storage
Record Replay System
To VTMS Network
Record and Replay Console with Audio Capture and Audio
Interface Unit
Data-Link Transmission System’s Features
• Redundant System, employing 1 + 1 Hot Standby configuration
• High transmission reliability using the Space Diversity configuration
VTMS Benefits
• Vessel Traffic Management System improves port and waterway efficiency and reduces the risk of marine accidents by providing timely, accurate, and relevant information to mariners and allied services.
• VTMS system is also being recognized
as a significant contributor to enhanced port and waterway security.
VTMS Benefits
• A properly staffed, managed and equipped VTMS system is a valuable and versatile tool that can be integrated with other services and functions including pilotage, aids to navigation, search and rescue, law enforcement, as well as customs and immigration.
Future of VTS
• VTS will play more important role for the overall safety measures not only in a regional geographical area but also in the globe by sharing data obtained by each regional/local VTS between the different VTS systems
• The information available to VTS could be used for further application and can be used by various other agencies
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