Vessel Traffic System apps launched for VOC Port

TUTICORIN : The V O Chidambaranar Port at Tuticorin received a major boost as Secretary of Shipping, Government of India, Sudhansh Pant launched six projects duringhisvisitrecently.

One of the key projects launched was the Vessel Traffic System mobile app, which aims to improve navigation in and out of the port. Developed by the NationalTechnologyCentre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC), the Vessel Traffic System app features an AI-driven smart virtual aid that enhances navigation channelvisibility,whilethePilotCard appdigitalizespilotmovements.Both theappsarepartoftheport’s“Digital India” and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.

In addition to the mobile apps, the secretary also inaugurated a webbased GIS system for identifying various buildings, plots, and other installationswithintheport,aswellas a cloud-based storage migration system with a disaster recovery facility. An upgradation of the high tension electrical network and a 4000-squaremeter herbal garden with over 500 herbal plants and treeswerealsolaunched.

During the event, Pant urged the port to complete all infrastructure augmentation projects within the scheduled completion time and to scale up its digitalization initiatives, EoDB measures for export-import trade, port-led industrialization, and investment in green hydrogen and green ammoniaprojects.

Furthermore, the secretary participated in an awards night held earlier in the port to recognize the contributions of key industry players who have made a significant impact ontheport’slogisticsperformance.