COMMISSION REGULATION (EC)
No 414/2007
of 13 March 2007
concerning the technical guidelines for the planning, implementation and operational use of river information services (RIS) referred to in Article 5 of Directive 2005/44/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on harmonised river information services (RIS) on inland waterways in the Community
Article 1
Article 2
ANNEX
RIS guidelines
ABBREVIATIONS
FIGURES
TABLES
1. INTRODUCTION
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1. River information services (RIS)
2.2. RIS system
2.3. RIS area
2.4. RIS centre
2.5. Inland VTS
2.6. VTS area
2.7. VTS centre
2.8. Competent authority
2.9. RIS authority
2.10. RIS users
2.11. Levels of RIS information
2.12. Vessel tracking and tracing
3. PARTICIPATING VESSELS
4. RIS ARCHITECTURE
4.1. General
4.2. RIS stakeholders
4.2.1. Policy makers
4.2.2. Regional managers
4.2.3. System engineers
4.2.4. Service providers
4.2.5. RIS users
4.3. RIS objectives
4.4. RIS tasks
Figure 4.4.a.
Objectives Chapter 4.3) |
Management tasks (Figure 4.4 a) |
RIS (Table 4.5) |
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Efficiency |
Transport object related |
Consignment management |
ITL cargo management (5.d) |
Stock management |
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Transport service management |
ITL outside the scope of RIS |
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Terminal management |
ITL terminal management (5.c) |
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Fleet management |
ITL cargo and fleet management (5.d) |
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Safety, environmental friendliness, efficiency |
Infrastructure management |
Fairway information service (1) |
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Statistics (7) |
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Waterway charges and harbour dues (8) |
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Efficiency |
Transport process related |
Supply chain management Transport chain management |
ITL cargo and fleet management (5.d) |
ITL transport management (5.b) |
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ITL inter-modal port and terminal management (5.c) |
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ITL voyage planning (5.a) |
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Safety, efficiency |
Traffic process related |
Traffic management |
Traffic information (2) |
Traffic management (3) |
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Safety, environmental friendliness, efficiency |
All objects and processes |
Incident management and calamity abatement |
Calamity abatement support (4) |
Law enforcement |
Information for law enforcement (6) |
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ITL = Information for transport logistics () = numbering in Table 4.5 |
[Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen] |
[Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen] |
4.5. River information services
Table 4.5
River information services
Mainly traffic related
1. Fairway information service (FIS)
2. Traffic information (TI)
3. Traffic management (TM)
Mainly transport related
5. Information for transport logistics/management (ITL)
4.6. RIS functions and information needs
No |
RIS service RIS sub-service RIS function |
Information level |
User |
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Ship master |
VTS operator |
Lock/bridge operator |
Waterways authority |
Terminal operator |
Calamity centre |
Fleet manager |
Cargo shipper |
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FIS |
Fairway information service |
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Provision of information on: |
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FIS.1 |
Geography of the navigation area and their updates |
FIS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
FIS.2 |
Navigation aids and traffic signs |
FIS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
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FIS.3 |
Water depths contours in the navigation channel |
FIS |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
FIS.4 |
Long time obstructions in the fairway |
FIS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
FIS.5 |
Actual meteorological information |
FIS |
X |
X |
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X |
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X |
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FIS.6 |
Temporary obstructions in the fairway |
FIS |
X |
X |
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X |
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X |
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X |
FIS.7 |
Present and future water levels at gauges |
FIS |
X |
X |
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X |
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X |
X |
X |
FIS.8 |
State of the rivers, canals, locks and bridges in the RIS area |
FIS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
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X |
FIS.9 |
Restrictions caused by flood and ice |
FIS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
FIS.10 |
Malfunctions of aids to navigation |
FIS |
X |
X |
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X |
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FIS .11 |
Short term changes of lock and bridge operating times |
FIS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
FIS .12 |
Short term changes of aids to navigation |
FIS |
X |
X |
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X |
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FIS.13 |
Regular lock and bridge operating times |
FIS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
FIS.14 |
Physical limitations on waterways, bridges and locks |
FIS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
FIS.15 |
Navigational rules and regulations |
FIS |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
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FIS.16 |
Rates of waterway infrastructure charges |
FIS |
X |
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X |
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X |
X |
FIS.17 |
Regulations and recommendations for pleasure navigation |
FIS |
(X) |
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X |
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X |
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TI |
Traffic information |
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TTI |
Tactical traffic information (short term related) |
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TTI.1 |
Presentation of own vessel's position |
TTI |
X |
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X |
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TTI.2 |
Presentation of other vessels' positions |
TTI |
X |
X |
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STI |
Strategic traffic information (medium and long term related) |
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STI. 1 |
Presentation of fairway information (=FIS) |
FIS |
X |
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X |
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X |
X |
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STI. 2 |
Presentation of vessel's positions in large surroundings |
STI |
X |
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X |
X |
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X |
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STI.3 |
Medium and long term assessment of traffic situation |
STI |
X |
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X |
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STI.4 |
Presentation of vessel's characteristics |
STI |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
STI.5 |
Presentation of cargo's characteristics |
STI |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
STI.6 |
Presentation of intended destination |
STI |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
STI.7 |
Presentation of information on incidents/accidents in the coverage area |
STI |
X |
X |
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X |
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X |
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STI.8 |
Organisation and regulation of traffic flow |
STI |
X |
X |
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X |
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TM |
Traffic management |
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VTS |
Vessel traffic services (local) |
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VTS.1 |
Presentation of vessel's positions in large scale |
TTI |
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X |
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VTS.2 |
Monitoring of passing and manoeuvring arrangements |
TTI |
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X |
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VTS.3 |
Short term assessment of traffic situation |
TTI |
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X |
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VTS.4 |
Organisation and regulation of traffic flow in RIS coverage area |
TTI |
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X |
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NS |
Navigational support |
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NS.1 |
Information to pilots (navigational support) |
TTI |
X |
X |
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NS.2 |
Information to tug boats (nautical support) |
STI |
X |
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NS.3 |
Information to bunker boats, waste oil removal boats, vessel equipment firms (vessel support service) |
STI |
X |
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X |
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LBM |
Lock and bridge management |
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LBM.1 |
Lock/bridge operation |
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LBM.1.1 |
Presentation of actual status of lock/bridge process |
TTI |
X |
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X |
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LBM.1.2 |
Presentation of short term planning of lock/bridge (ETAs/RTAs of vessels, waiting places, lock/bridge positions) |
TTI |
X |
X |
X |
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LBM.2 |
Lock/bridge planning |
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LBM.2.1 |
Provision of ETAs of approaching vessels |
STI |
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X |
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LBM.2.2 |
Provision of information on medium and long term schedule of lock/bridge process |
STI |
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X |
X |
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LBM.2.3 |
Provision of medium and long term RTAs of vessels |
STI |
X |
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X |
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CAS |
Calamity abatement support |
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CAS.1 |
Information on incidents focused on traffic situation |
TTI |
X |
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X |
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X |
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CAS.2 |
Assessment of the traffic situation in the situation of an incident |
TTI |
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X |
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X |
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CAS.3 |
Coordination of the assistance of patrol vessels |
TTI |
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X |
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X |
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X |
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CAS.4 |
Assessment of the possible effects of the accident on environment, people and traffic |
TTI |
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X |
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X |
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CAS.5 |
Presentation of information to patrol vessels, police boats, fire squad boats |
TTI |
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X |
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X |
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CAS.6 |
Initiation and coordination of search and rescue activities |
TTI |
X |
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X |
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X |
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CAS.7 |
Taking measures on traffic, environmental and people protection |
TTI |
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X |
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X |
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ITL |
Information for transport logistics/management |
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VP |
Voyage planning |
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VP.1 |
Provision of information on port of destination, RTA at final destination, type of cargo |
STI |
X |
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X |
X |
VP.2 |
Provision of information on and presentation of the fairway network at different scales |
STI |
X |
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X |
X |
VP.3 |
Presentation of lock and bridge opening times and general waiting times |
STI |
X |
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X |
X |
VP.4 |
Presentation of long term weather information |
STI |
X |
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X |
X |
VP.5 |
Presentation of mid and long term prediction of water levels |
STI |
x |
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X |
X |
VP.6 |
Presentation of information on route characteristics with RTAs, ETAs, ETDs at waypoints |
STI |
X |
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X |
X |
VP.7 |
Presentation of information affecting travel information |
STI |
X |
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TPM |
Transport management |
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TPM.1 |
Provision and presentation of ETAs of vessels |
STI |
X |
Ship supplier organisation Bunker organisation Repair organisation |
X |
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TPM.2 |
Provision and presentation of voyage plans of vessels |
STI |
X |
X |
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TPM.3 |
Provision of information on free loading space |
STI |
X |
X |
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TPM.4 |
Monitoring of the performance of contracted transports and terminals |
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Freight brokers Transport service quality managers |
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TPM.5 |
Monitoring unusual threats (like strikes, fall in water level) for the reliability of transport |
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TPM.6 |
Match the transport and terminal performance with service levels agreed on |
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TPM.7 |
Define adjustments to methods for voyage planning |
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PTM |
Inter-modal port and terminal management |
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PTM.1 |
Presentation of actual terminal or port status |
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PTM.1.1 |
Presentation of vessels waiting, being loaded/unloaded |
TTI |
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X |
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X |
PTM.1.2 |
Presentation of actual status of terminal process |
TTI |
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X |
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X |
PTM.1.3 |
RTAs of vessels, waiting places, positions |
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X |
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X |
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X |
PTM.2 |
Port or terminal planning |
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PTM.2.1 |
ETAs of approaching vessels |
STI |
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X |
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PTM.2.2 |
Medium and long term schedule terminal process |
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X |
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PTM.2.3 |
Medium and long terms RTAs of vessels |
STI |
X |
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X |
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CFM |
Cargo and fleet management |
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CFM.1 |
Information on fleet of vessels and their transport characteristics |
STI |
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X |
X |
CFM.2 |
Information on the cargo to be transported |
STI |
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X |
X |
ILE |
Information for law enforcement |
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ILE.1 |
Cross-border management (immigration service, customs) |
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X |
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ILE.2 |
Compliance with requirements for traffic safety |
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X |
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ILE.3 |
Compliance with environmental requirements |
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X |
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ST |
Statistics |
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X |
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ST.1 |
Transit of vessels and cargo at certain points (locks) of the waterway |
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X |
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CHD |
Waterway charges and harbour dues |
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X |
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X |
X |
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X |
4.7. RIS applications
4.8. RIS systems
System |
Service |
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Fairway information |
Traffic information |
Traffic management |
Calamity abatement support |
Information for transport logistics |
Information for law enforcement |
Statistics |
Waterway charges and harbour dues |
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Tactical |
Strategic |
Vessel traffic services |
Navigational support |
Lock and bridge management |
Voyage planning |
Transport management |
Inter-modal port and terminal management |
Fleet and cargo management |
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Visual aids to navigation |
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Radar reflecting aids to navigation |
x |
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Light signals |
x |
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Mobile phone (voice and data) |
x |
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x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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x |
GNSS/Galileo for vessel positioning |
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x |
x |
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x |
x |
x |
x |
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VHF radio |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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x |
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Internet |
x |
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x |
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x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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Vessel based radar |
x |
x |
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Shore based radar |
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x |
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x |
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Shore based CCTV cameras |
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x |
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Electronic navigational chart |
x |
x |
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x |
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x |
x |
x |
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Vessel tracking and tracing system |
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x |
x |
x |
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x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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Ship reporting system |
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5. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL SERVICES
5.1. Fairway information service (FIS)
5.1.1. General
5.1.2. Radiotelephone service on inland waterways
5.1.3. Internet service
5.1.4. Electronic navigational chart service (Inland ECDIS)
5.2. Traffic information service
5.2.1. General
5.2.2. Tactical traffic information (TTI)
5.2.3. Strategic traffic information (STI)
Static data of vessels in composition |
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Type |
MV |
Name |
Arcona |
Official vessel No (for sea vessels IMO-No) |
4,620,004 |
Length |
110 m |
Width |
11,40 m |
Variable data |
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Number of crew on board |
3 |
Position (by waterway and km) |
Emmerich, km 857,0 |
Sailing direction |
upstream bound |
Number of vessels in composition |
2 |
Length of composition |
187 m |
Width of composition |
11,40 |
Draught |
3,20 m |
Next reporting point (lock/bridge, terminal) |
Meiderich lock |
ETA at reporting point with accuracy |
17:30 ± 0:30 |
For each partial cargo |
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Category of cargo |
Chemical product |
Harmonised system code of cargo |
310 210 |
Loading point (UN location code) |
Rotterdam |
Destination point (UN location code) |
Dortmund |
Amount of cargo (tons) |
2 800 |
Only if dangerous cargo |
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Name of cargo |
Na-Nitrit |
Code of cargo |
ADN, ADNR |
Class |
5.1 |
Package code |
III |
UN-No (if available) |
1 500 |
Quantity of blue cones/lights |
1 |
5.3. Traffic management
5.3.1. Local traffic management (vessel traffic services — VTS)
5.3.2. Navigational support
5.3.3. Lock and bridge management
5.4. Calamity abatement support
5.5. Information for transport logistics
5.6. Information for law enforcement
6. PLANNING OF RIS
6.1. General
6.2. Responsibilities
6.3. Liability
6.4. Planning process
Table 6.4
The planning process for RIS
A. PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION
1. Description and analysis of the existing and future situation in the area
B. APPLICATION DESIGN
1. Design of one or more future RIS applications
2. Evaluation of future RIS applications
3. Organisational structure of the future RIS applications
6.5. Training
7. STEPWISE DEVELOPMENT OF RIS
Type of service |
Step |
System configuration |
Chapter |
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1. Fairway information services |
1.1 Voice communication shore/ship |
1 |
Local nautical information by VHF at locks and bridges |
5.1.2 |
2 |
Central nautical information by VHF system with RIS centre |
5.1.2 |
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1.2 Internet |
1 |
Internet homepage with notices to skippers and water levels, static pages without content management system |
5.1.3(1) |
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2 |
As No 1, but additionally dynamic pages with content management system |
5.1.3(3) |
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3 |
E-mail subscription of notices to skippers and water levels |
5.1.3(4) |
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4 |
On demand, presentation of all fairway information from port of departure to port of destination for route planning on one web page |
5.1.3(5) |
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1.3 Electronic navigational chart |
1 |
Electronic raster chart (scan from paper chart) |
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2 |
Inland ECDIS in information mode |
5.1.4(1) |
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2. Traffic information |
2.1 Tactical traffic information (TTI) on board by radar, Inland ECDIS, and vessel tracking and tracing |
1 |
TTI by radar |
5.2.2(1) |
2 |
TTI by radar and Inland ECDIS in navigation mode, only safety relevant objects in the ENC |
5.2.2(2) to (4) 5.1.4(3) |
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3 |
As No 2, all objects in ENC |
5.1.4(4) |
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4 |
Inland ECDIS as No 3, additionally with water depths |
5.1.4(5) |
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5 |
Inland ECDIS as No 1, additionally with vessel tracking and tracing |
5.2.2(5) |
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2.2 Strategic traffic information by ship reporting system |
1 |
Database at RIS centre, reports via voice GSM, input in RIS centre manually |
5.2.3(5a) |
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2 |
Database at RIS centre, reports via voice VHF, input in RIS centre manually |
5.2.3(5b) |
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3 |
Database at RIS centre, initial reports via electronic ship reporting (data GSM), input in RIS centre automatically, position reports via voice VHF |
5.2.3(5c) |
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4 |
As No 3, add. reports on positions and ETAs via vessel tracking and tracing systems, input in RIS centre automatically |
5.2.3(5d) |
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5 |
Database at RIS centre, add. electronic data interchange between RIS centres |
5.2.3(9) |
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3. Traffic management |
3.1 Vessel traffic services (VTS) |
1 |
Shore based radar stations, VTS centre, Inland ECDIS with radar overlay |
5.3.1(1) |
2 |
As No 1, Inland ECDIS with radar overlay and target tracking |
5.3.1(3) |
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3 |
Inland ECDIS with vessel tracking and tracing information |
5.3.1(3) |
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3.2 Lock and bridge management |
1 |
Database for lock diary, registration of waiting times, local |
5.3.3(1a) |
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2 |
As No 1, add. data exchange with other locks |
5.3.3(1b) |
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3 |
As No 2, add. transmission of waiting times to skippers (support of voyage planning) |
5.3.3(1c) |
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4 |
Optimising of lock circles by calculation of ETAs/RTAs for a chain of locks, emission of RTAs to skippers, input of positions of vessels by vessel tracking and tracing system |
5.3.3(1d) |
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4. Calamity abatement support |
4.1 Ship reporting system for certain types of vessels and compositions |
1 — 5 |
System configurations as No 2.2 |
5.4 |
4.2 Ship reporting system for all vessels |
1 — 5 |
System configurations as No 2.2 |
5.4 |
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5. Voyage planning |
5.1 Fairway information |
1 |
System configurations as Nos 1.1 to 1.3 |
5.5(2) |
5.2 Lock/bridge management, transmission of RTAs and waiting times |
2 |
System configurations as No 3.2.4 |