New service opportunities

OG-23 – New service opportunities
OI-026 – Existing and new commercial actors providing shore based navigational assistance
With active route shared to shore side centre a more or less advanced kind of navigational assistance can be provided. Today this is generally done by VTS centre located close to the ships but in the long run with modern technology this service function could be performed virtually anywhere as long as the internet is operative. Service providers not seen today can expand, depending on flag and coastal states demands and legislations.
EN-091 – Define competent service provider providing the assistance
The nature role and function of this service provider, private or competent authority need to be identified. The decision on the way the operation and function of this competent authority is conceived will have impact on the issues of liability connected to the service.
Authorities and Governments
Authorities and Governments includes National Competent Authorities such as Administrations, including coastal state responsibilities, and agencies in the maritime field. Also Coast Guard, Military and customs are included in this group.
EN-194 – Voyage Information Service
The objective is to provide information regarding a particular voyage accordance to access rights.
System Suppliers
A system supplier is an organisation that provides human and technical systems and infrastructure e.g. manufacturers of Port Community Systems, navigational systems and shipping ERPs.
Service Providers
A service provider is an organisation that develops, maintains and provides services to consumers. Services could be both information services and operational services like optimization services. Also ship agents are considered part of this group.
Research and Development
A research and development (R&D) provider performs research and development activities. In the STM development, this could be new projects or research activities needed, including industrial R&D.
EN-094 – Develop of business models for navigational assistance
Private service providers with high navigational competence in certain areas, like pilot organisations, are the most logical new actors that can offer different kinds of shorebased assistance. It can be mandatory assistance issued by NCA or additional navigational assistance services provided on commercial basis.
Authorities and Governments
Authorities and Governments includes National Competent Authorities such as Administrations, including coastal state responsibilities, and agencies in the maritime field. Also Coast Guard, Military and customs are included in this group.
Research and Development
A research and development (R&D) provider performs research and development activities. In the STM development, this could be new projects or research activities needed, including industrial R&D.