All Quang Ninh tourist ships will install information control and automatic identification systems.

On August 7, information from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Ninh said that all tourist boats in Ha Long Bay will be installed with a modern automatic identification and information control system (AIS) while operating at sea.

The installation of AIS systems on cruise ships will be completed by August 15.

AIS is an automatic identification system, a maritime navigation and communications system that allows vessels to exchange identification, position, course, speed and other relevant information with other vessels and shore stations.

Previously, AIS equipment was required to be installed on cruise ships carrying more than 50 passengers, but now ships with less than 50 seats in Ha Long and Bai Tu Long bays voluntarily and committed to installing this equipment.

Quang Ninh is implementing many measures to enhance safety for tourist boats.

According to Mr. Tran Van Hong, Head of the Ha Long Tourist Boat Association, the installation of AIS equipment demonstrates the awareness, role and responsibility of businesses operating passenger transport services on Ha Long Bay towards the World Natural Heritage and ensuring safety for visitors.

Previously, on August 2, the Department of Construction of Quang Ninh province established an interdisciplinary team to survey the operational status of AIS equipment installed on tourist boats and add temporary storm shelters in Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay.

According to the assessment of the interdisciplinary team, currently, AIS signals in Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay managed by the Hon Gai Coastal Information Station ensure signal transmission. However, to meet the management needs of the tourist fleet of Quang Ninh province, it is necessary to install additional stations on Titop Island and Bai Tho Mountain.

The simultaneous use of two VHF communication systems on channel 16 and AIS ensures smooth communication in Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay, ensuring information processing and timely response to adverse situations when they occur. Quang Ninh Inland Waterways Port Authority will focus on checking the operation of communication equipment to ensure good operation before issuing departure orders.

Regarding the enhancement of safety assurance and creating trust for visitors, at the same time, the Quang Ninh Provincial Military Command has arranged a medical ship and 2 mobile boats to patrol 24/7 every day on Ha Long Bay.

Quang Ninh province has also worked with the Institute of Earth Sciences (Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology) to deploy the installation of an early warning system for meteorological phenomena such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and lightning at some key locations in Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay, and coastal areas, to enhance safety for marine tourism activities in Quang Ninh, after the accident of the tourist boat Vinh Xanh 58 capsized on July 19.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/Giao-thong/tat-ca-tau-du-lich-quang-ninh-se-lap-dat-he-thong-kiem-soat-thong-tin-nhan-dang-tu-dong-i777309/