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

On August 7th, the Quang Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that all tourist boats in Ha Long Bay will be equipped with a modern Automatic Identification System (AIS) to monitor and control information while operating at sea.

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

AIS (Automatic Identification System) is a maritime navigation and communications system that allows vessels to exchange identification, position, heading, 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 inter-agency team's assessment, the AIS signals in Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay, managed by the Hon Gai Coastal Information Station, are currently being transmitted reliably. However, to meet the management needs of Quang Ninh province's tourist boat fleet, additional stations need to be installed on Titop Island and Bai Tho Mountain.

The simultaneous use of two communication systems, VHF on channel 16 and AIS, ensures smooth communication in Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay, guaranteeing timely information processing and response to adverse situations. The Quang Ninh Inland Waterway Port Authority will focus on inspecting the operation of communication equipment to ensure proper functioning before issuing departure permits.

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 two mobile boats to patrol 24/7 on Ha Long Bay.

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

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/