S-127

Traffic Management
a place to discuss and follow the work

Knowledgeable WG members: Mike Kushla (U.S./NGA)

Sample data: File:Traffic Management Test Data Sample.docx

Ship Reporting Systems

• Mandatory
  • Notification of Arrival
  • Local Reporting System
• Voluntary
  • Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System (AMVER)
    available methods: e-mail, AMVERS/SEAS (INMARSAT-C), HF Radiotelex, HF Radio, Telex, Facsimile, CW (Morse Code)
    • Sailing Plan (SP)
    • Position Report (PR)
    • Deviation Report (DR)
    • Arrival Report (AR)
  • Piracy-Merchant Vessel Navy Voluntary Reporting System
    NOTE: the Information Services"" portion seems like it belongs with S-123 Radio Services
• Seasonal (is this mandatory or voluntary or both?)
  • Right Whale
  • Winter Ice Transit

Traffic Control Services

• Interactive
  • Vessel Traffic Services
  • Pilotage
• Passive
  • Firing and Exercise Areas
  • Areas to be Avoided
  • Mined Areas
  • Tracks and Routes
• Traffic Control Signals
  • International Port Closure Signals
  • Harbor Control Signals

Regulatory Reporting Requirements

• Notice of ETA
• Notice of ETD
• Pre-arrival Reporting
• Vessels in a Dangerous Condition
• ISPS Reporting Requirements
• Emergency Refuge

QUESTIONS/comments

• Traffic Separation Schemes?
• would this overlap with Navigational Warnings (or Notice to Mariners) when something changes?