Evolution of GIS Tools for Vessel Positioning

Submarine cables are essential  infrastructures that handle 99% of all international IP traffic. They are the Internet’s arteries and the backbone of the global telecommunications infrastructure.

Today, maritime traffic is highly dense, featuring fishing, transport, dredging, and other types of vessels.  Occasionally, these vessels may unknowingly enter the safety zone of submarine cables.

With the aim of effectively tracking these ships near these underwater infrastructures, Vexiza has developed an application for Telxius, one of the leading global connectivity providers. This application integrates AIS data (vessel positioning data).

 

Leveraging GIS for Proactive Maritime Monitoring

This allows Telxius to monitor the navigation routes of vessels in real time. The application automatically flags potential risk events based on factors like vessel speed and location, facilitating direct communication with the captaincy assigned to each ship to take action and ensure the safety of the infrastructures.

The system also allows for individual tracking of specific vessels of high analytical interest, even beyond the alert zones. Moreover, all events and positions are recorded in the database, enabling the generation of reports and statistical analyses.

By doing so, Telxius can proactively address potential events affecting its infrastructure while gaining a comprehensive understanding of maritime traffic patterns, supporting the continuous development of reliable and secure networks.

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