ICAN reaches first major milestone in Turkish AIS Project
St. John’s, NL – May 7, 2007 – On April 19, 2007 in Brisbane Australia,
ICAN in a joint partnership with Australian Maritime Systems Ltd (AMS),
(prime contractor), Aneltech of Turkey and C.N.S Systems of Sweden
successfully passed the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)for the Turkish UMA
Project. This marks the completion of the first major milestone in the
project.
The tender from the Turkish Undersecretariat of Maritime Affairs, was
awarded on December 20, 2006. The project will cover 27 AIS (automatic
identification system) shore base stations, 40 AIS operation centres, 1 AIS
main control centre, 1 AIS maintenance, repair, and control centre, IP
telephone network, all network devices, computers, routers, etc. The system
will cover the complete coastline of Turkey, from the Black Sea down to the
southern coastline to Syria.
AIS is mandatory as IMO and ITU directives, and all Turkish ships over
300 gtn will have to have AIS transponders in 2007. The Turkish AIS
transponder market is estimated to be about 5000 ships.
ICAN will deliver its vessel traffic data management solution package
designed to help Maritime Traffic Management Authorities manage vessel
traffic by utilizing AIS infrastructure. ICAN solution packages have proven
performance to increase the safety, security and efficiency of maritime
operations. They provide the ability to view and track all vessels, display
specific vessel information, and send and receive safety related and text
messages.
“This project will position us well for future work in Turkey and is a
significant reference for similar projects in other countries” says Neil
Chaulk, President of ICAN.
This success is further proof for ICAN being a worldwide leader in AIS
Network Integration.
About ICAN - ICAN (International Communications and
Navigation Limited) is a global leader in providing complete marine
navigation and surveillance solutions. ICAN has designed innovative and
customized solutions for shore-based network administrators and professional
navigators in over 20 countries. ICAN’s technologies are at work on vessels
in the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Mississippi River, the Chilean and US
Navies, and the Icelandic, Canadian and US Coast Guards. For more
information on ICAN, please visit
ICANmarine.com.
About AMS - AMS specialises in the delivery of
high-quality maritime safety equipment and services to clients across
Australia and the Pacific region. Operating from seven strategic locations
on the Australian coastline, AMS is able to design, install, commission,
service, and maintain maritime safety assets. AMS is Australia's only
company that specialises in the provision and ongoing maintenance of
maritime navigation aids. A key capability for AMS is in the area of search
and rescue and maritime life support equipment, which includes the routine
servicing, deployment and support of specialised search and rescue
equipment. For more information on AMS, please visit
www.maritime-system.com.
About CNS - C.N.S. Systems AB (CNS) provides
solutions for communication, navigation and surveillance within maritime
transportation and aviation based on the AIS and VDL Mode 4 standards.
Combining know-how from our customers’ business areas with high technical
competence in transponder technology, radio communication and network
solutions, we deliver standard products as well as customized applications
developed in close cooperation with our customers. For more information on
CNS, please visit www.cns.se.
About Aneltech - Founded in 2003, AnelTech provides
Telecommunications infrastructure solutions. AnelTech provides engineering,
system-integrations, calibration, repair, maintenance, and warehousing in IT
and Telecommunications sectors. AnelTech also forms strategic partnerships
with Consumer Electronics manufacturers. All AnelTech processes are Verde
certified. For more information on Aneltech, please visit
www.anel.com.tr.
