THE PORT MANAGEMENT OFFICE OF BATANGAS

Philippine Ports Authority

Vessel Traffic Management System

Authority Philippine Ports

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

Four Radar Stations

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

Northbound Vessel

• 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)

Southbound Vessel

Vessel’s from

Calapan

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

How does VTMS Radar works?

Radar Target

Operator Console at VTMS Control Center

Radar Target

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

Radar Station 2 Transponder

Radar Station 4 Transponder

How AIS works?

AIS SERVER AT VTMS CONTROL CENTER

AIS Target

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

Display & Control System Operator Console 1& 2

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

Management Information System

To VTMS Network

Database Terminal

Database Server

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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