Australian Maritime Systems (AMS) manages, constructs and maintains aids to navigation networks, maritime information systems and associated maritime assets. The organisation’s work extends around the entire perimeter of Australia with systematic monitoring and maintenance projects carried out during scheduled site visits that can last anywhere between six months and six years. In addition to tracking and managing maritime assets, AMS also has a smaller aviation division that maintains safety assets like life jackets and slides – all requiring a high level of organisation, coordination between teams and transparency of systems.
Growing responsibilities
In 2014, AMS began the process of renewing its contract with its biggest client, Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). If successful, AMS would be responsible for maintaining an extensive cache of aids including traditional lighthouses, beacons, buoys, Racons, Differential Global Positioning System stations, radars, Automatic Identification System stations, broadcasting tide gauges…
