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Identification of Ships and Transfer of Information through Transponders

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 September 1998

Antonio J. Poleo Mora
Affiliation:
Prof. TU of Navigation, Universidad de La Laguna
Enrique García Melón
Affiliation:
Prof. TU of Navigation, Universidad de La Laguna
José Díaz Pérez
Affiliation:
Jefe del Área de Navegación del Centro de Seguridad Maritima ‘Jovellanos’

Abstract

In this paper, we shall outline the reasons why the installation of shipborne equipment, which enables vessels to be positively identified from the shore and from other vessels, is so important and necessary. We shall also describe the latest innovations in this field and propose minimum standards for a transponder system.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
© 1998 The Royal Institute of Navigation

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