25 August 2011 Global Vessel Information Service – the different faces of long range identification and tracking Long, long ago, in a galaxy not so far away, we all knew where we were, all the time, by instinct.… J. Carson-Jackson, Technical Coordination Manager, IALA Edition: Edition 29
1 August 2011 Making the network: implementing AIS In order to harness the numerous benefits that accurate and uninterrupted AIS data can provide, it is essential that it is… Harry Leslie, Senior Coastguard Officer, and MCA Operations… Edition: Edition 29
20 July 2011 Effects of rain on performance of maritime radars Maritime radars are required to have a very good target detection capability. Detection and tracking of small targets in harsh weather… Vladimir Stoiljkovic, Easat, Stoke-on-Trent, UK Edition: Edition 29
29 June 2011 A Dock Information System for the Great Lakes: Part 2 This paper documents the second phase of a wider data collection effort undertaken by the University of Toledo and the U.S.… Samir Dhar, Research Technician, Sarah Schafer, Project Manager,… Edition: Edition 49
16 June 2011 Developing a new Dock Information System The USACE has developed & implemented a new process for collecting data on NPIs Samir Dhar, Research Technician, University of Toledo, Ohio,… Edition: Edition 48
16 June 2011 Great communication is crucial for optimized port management Overly complicated communication systems can be more of a hindrance than a help to ports – the answer is simple but… Henk Kuipers, Klein Systems Group Ltd., Burnaby, Canada Edition: Edition 48
13 June 2011 In the spotlight: LEDs With new applications emerging every day, the lighting industry is realising that the unparalleled nature of LEDs makes them ideal for… Carmanah Technologies Inc., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Edition: Edition 29
13 June 2011 New VTS and navigational simulators provide shore-based solution Transas and local partner ENL are delighted to announce the completion of a VTS upgrade for the Port of Auckland, New… Transas Ltd, Cork, Ireland Edition: Edition 31
19 May 2011 A new aid to navigation marking system for the 21st century? The International Association of Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) held its quadrennial conference in Shanghai in May 2006. The… Gary Prosser, General Manager Maritime Safety and Environmental… Edition: Edition 31
19 May 2011 Sharing AIS data and linking information equals value for money During the last three years, GateHouse has been working with the development and installation of AIS software solutions around the world.… Pia Ankerstjerne, GateHouse A/S, USA & Claus Hein,… Edition: Edition 31
26 April 2011 Shanghai days – and nights: A look at the key issues presented at the XVIth IALA Conference The XVIth IALA Conference was held at the International Convention Centre, Shanghai, in the People’s Republic of China, from 22nd to… J. Carson-Jackson & M. Alimchandani, IALA, St Germain… Edition: Edition 31
26 April 2011 Innovative energy management and advanced solar modelling techniques for solar-powered aids to navig Proven to be very effective in remote marine applications where visibility and durability are vital, the pairing of LEDs with solar… Garnet Luick, B.Sc., Product Engineer, Carmanah Technologies Corp.,… Edition: Edition 31