Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) System Tender

The aim of this project is to replace the current VTS system and supporting infrastructure (software and hardware), with the latest technologies providing for real time data and enterprise-wide integration. The aim is to replace the current VTS system infrastructure [ Atlas VTS 9760]. The successful bidder will be required to integrate its solution to the current shipping system [Saab Technologies Klein Port -PMIS], to deliver the necessary functional requirements and BI/Analytics capability. The system will also provide for remote access and mobile device capability.

The new VTS solution will operate as an on-premise solution, including the use of web-based technologies. The solution BHC is acquiring and implementing includes the following:

• The Bidder will provide a solution meeting the following IALA standards, recommendations, and guidelines:

IALA S1040 Vessel Traffic Services,

R0128 (V-128) Operational and technical performance of VTS systems,

G1111 Preparation of operational and technical performance requirements for VTS systems.

• The bidder will provide a comprehensive, mature, fully supported VTS software solution. The software will be wide ranging and capable of accepting, storing, processing, displaying, and reporting data from multiple sources.
• The Bidder will deliver a fully functional VTS Centre providing employees with the latest presentation technologies within a suitable ergonomic environment.
• The Bidder will provide a solution that delivers maximum Radar coverage, accuracy, and reliability across proposed sites. The solution will ensure redundancy and offer enhanced tracking and ship representation. The solution will meet IALA Guideline 1111(3) minimum criteria (advanced level).
• The Bidder will provide a solution that delivers the full functionality of AIS allowing for maximum AIS coverage, accuracy and reliability across proposed sites. The solution will ensure redundancy and offer future proofed digital communications.
• The Bidder will provide a solution that delivers maximum VHF Radio coverage, accuracy, and reliability across proposed sites.
• The Bidder will provide a solution that delivers Environmental Sensor coverage, accuracy, and reliability across proposed sites.
• The Bidder will ensure redundancy and limited single point of failure across all proposed sites.
• The Bidder will provide a solution that has potential to integrate with existing CCTV or provide specific CCTV, allowing for the monitoring of vessels on berths.
• The Bidder will provide a solution that delivers highly available connectivity between all communications devices, which is future proofed and compatible with emerging digital communications systems.
• The Bidder will specify an IT Infrastructure solution/specification that ensures high performance communication between a primary VTS site and secondary / DR VTS sites.
• The Bidder will provide a solution that complies with best practice non-functional requirements of Data Compliance, Storage, Recovery, Access Control and Cyber Security.
• The Bidder will provide a solution that has the potential to Integrate with existing VTS, Port Management applications, devices, and technologies.
• The Bidder will provide a solution where data migration from existing VTS, Port Management applications, devices, and technologies is possible.
• The Bidder will provide comprehensive options for the maintenance and support of all associated services.