New Radars and Vessel Traffic Management System inaugurated

Union Minister for Ports has inaugurated new Radars and Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) of Cochin Port Trust.

VTMS commissioned in Cochin Port in 2009 has been upgraded with a state-of-the-art system consisting of 2 new radars, 1 AIS Base station, 3 VHF Radios, and associated software and hardware installed at ₹5.8-Cr.

It is an essential tool for enhancing the safety of navigation in the port by monitoring and regulating the shipping movements.