• Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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• v.47 no.6
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• pp.430-436
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• 2023

Study on Changes in Vessel Traffic Services Due to Introduction of Maritime Autonomous Surface ShipsThe development of technologies related to Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) has been actively progressing since the mid-2010s, focusing on themes such as collision avoidance, route planning, digital twin, and communication technologies. On the other hand, research on land-based infrastructure connected with MASS, such as logistics systems, port facilities, and vessel traffic services, has relatively received less attention. This study analyzed impact of emergence of MASS on existing vessel traffic service operations and proposed changes in control operations to prepare for its impact. To do this, current vessel traffic service operations were analyzed and elements of MASS technology that could affect vessel traffic control were identified. A survey was conducted among vessel traffic controllers to identify items related to the control of MASS. Results analyzed using the AHP method showed that preparation for emergency response and communication methods with MASS were the most important. Based on this, we were able to derive detailed plans for basic MASS control procedures and emergency response procedures based on data communication within maritime traffic control areas. MASS control procedures proposed in this study are expected to be used as a solution to resolve issues related to traffic safety of MASS in coastal areas.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2012.06a
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• pp.197-199
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• 2012

우리나라 첫 연안VTS인 진도 연안VTS의 운영 성과를 분석하고, 운영 사례를 조사하여 연안VTS기능에 관하여 실증적으로 분석하였다. 연안VTS는 관제구역이 넓어 해상교통 특색이 장소마다 상이하며, 집중 관제를 필요로 하는 곳이 많았고, 통항선박 중어선과 같은 비관제 대상 선박이 다수를 차지하여 이들의 관제가 중요한 것으로 조사되었다. 그리고 선박 운항자의 집중도가 항내보다는 떨어지므로 인적과실에 의한 사고 개연성이 높은 것으로 분석되었다. 연안VTS는 항만VTS와 같이 정보제공, 항행지원, 교통관리의 역할을 주로 하고 있지만, 수색구조 지원, 해상 보안, 해상치안 업무, 해양오염 대응, 비관제 대상 선박 업무 및 수상레저 안전관리 등의 기능을 강화되는 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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• v.46 no.3
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• pp.209-215
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• 2022

On the Jeju coast, international cruise ships, passenger ships, and other ships pass frequently, as well as many fishing boats. Thus, there is a high risk of marine accidents and frequent ship collisions. Accordingly, it is urgent to establish a coastal VTS for systematic safety management of ships passing through the coastal waters of Jeju. The purpose of this study was to set the area of the VTS to be newly established. In this study, to calculate the workload of the VTS operators, a formula was proposed that reflects the monitoring workload considering the monitoring frequency and required time for target as well as non-target ships and the workload for ship collision situations. The proposed formula was applied to the newly established VTS area in Jeju. Three control sectors were set up in each VTS center. The average number of workstations per hour was approximately 1, so the division between sectors was appropriate. Thus, it was deduced that there would be no workload for the VTS operators. It is expected that the method proposed in this study can be used as primary data for calculating the appropriate number of workstations for the current VTS, and setting the VTS area for a new coastal VTS in the future.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2022.06a
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• pp.169-170
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• 2022

In this study, in order to select the element items for risk assessment for autonomous ships, a survey was conducted on the maritime traffic control workers and the risk assessment element items were analyzed. The top five element items for risk assessment were identified, and the detailed value of risk elements according to the size of the vessel could be confirmed.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2016.05a
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• pp.15-17
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• 2016

The congestion situation of Korea's port is further inclining due to the number of arriving and departing vessels and increase in the size of the size. Indicators for assessing whether the Vessel Traffic Congestion is called the Marine Traffic Congestion and it is used as a diagnostic entries in the Maritime Traffic Safety Audit System. In the diagnostic system, 6L (longitudinal) X 3.2L (transverse) is used as ship's domain in cases of harbor. This study is to determine the safety distance of the VTS officer and the ship operators by targeting the Busan harbor, which has the most number of ships that arrive/depart in Korea and listen to the communication of the VTS and calculate the communication time of the VTS officer and the ship operators for 7 days. By utilizing the distance communication port, the safety distance between the controllers and the ship operators is derived. It can be used for basic information of VTS Officer and Ship's operator's Safety distance in Busan port's in&out harbor.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.19 no.5
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• pp.476-482
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• 2013

This study aims to enhance the effectivity of VTS(Vessel Traffic Service) control by investigating the minimum safe distance between vessel and vessel, vessel and land(obstacle) for the vessel's safe navigation within the VTS control area. In addition, to suggest basic data for the safe navigation, this study has done survey and analysis to each VTS center, and individual on the minimum safe distance to VTS operators of each ports of korea. Through ocean voyage by training ship, Singapore and Malacca strait's congested vessel traffic zone's control distance was compared and investigated the difference on safe distance by the different VTS operators. As a result, there was huge difference of minimum safe distance between the VTS operators belong to the same center. Over all, the port with gentle coastline, like donghae, the safe distance was wider than the other port. On the other hand, port with complex coastline and frequent entry and departure of the vessel, like mokpo, the safe distance was the shortest of all. Therefore, development of module suitable to port's natural conditions and traffic volume's necessity is required, for the operators affiliated to the same VTS center control according to formal method. Lastly, the full discussion by the expert group about establishment of standard control procedure in the future should be considered as well.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Marine Environment & Safety
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• v.29 no.7
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• pp.828-835
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• 2023

Vessel traffic service operators (VTSOs) need to quickly and accurately analyze the maritime traffic situation in the vessel traffic service (VTS) area and provide information to the vessels. However, if traf ic increases rapidly, the workload of VTSOs increases, and they may not be able to provide adequate information. Therefore, it is essential to develop VTSO support technologies that can reduce their workload and provide consistent information. In this paper, we propose a model for automatically detecting abnormal vessels in the VTS area. The proposed model consists of a positional model and a contextual model and is specifically optimized for the traffic characteristics of the target area. The implemented model was tested by using real-world data collected at a test center (Daesan Port VTS). Our experiments confirmed that the model could automatically detect various abnormal situations, and the results were validated through expert evaluation.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2018.11a
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• pp.271-272
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• 2018

부산항 신항은 현재 21개의 선석 규모에서 2030년까지 총 40선석까지 확대할 계획을 갖고 있다. 항만의 확대에 따라 선박 통항량 증가가 예상되며, 이를 대비해 해상교통관제도 해상교통량을 기반으로 집중관제구역을 설정할 필요가 있다. 본 연구는 부산항 신항을 대상으로 해상교통위험도 모델을 이용해 위험구역을 정량화하고 집중적으로 관제가 필요한 구역을 도출하는 것을 목적으로 한다.

• Journal of Navigation and Port Research
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• v.48 no.3
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• pp.239-248
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• 2024

VTS operators monitor movements of vessels within their jurisdiction and provide necessary information to ensure safe navigation. This involves communication with vessels within the VTS area. Contents of these communications are manually recorded in logbooks. However, manual logging faces limitations due to its inability to document details comprehensively and the challenge of constant recording amidst various duties. This study aimed to quantitatively analyze the workload associated with manual logkeeping by examining eye movements of VTS operators. Eye-tracking devices were used to measure gaze patterns of VTS operator at the Busan Port. Results indicated that approximately 65% of the VTS operators' gaze was directed towards the operation consoles, which were focal points for marine traffic information. In contrast, only about 9% of their gaze was directed towards logbooks. These findings suggest that while VTS operators predominantly focus on areas related to information gathering and dissemination, logbooks, being information-recording zones, receive minimal attention. For effective traffic management, the primary focus should be on information processing and provision rather than manual documentation.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2012.10a
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• pp.135-137
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• 2012

해상교통관제(VTS; Vessel Traffic Service)는 IMO RESOLUTION A.857(20) on Guidelines for Vessel Traffic Services와 해사안전법 제36조, 개항질서법 제28조에 의거 해상운송에서의 위험을 감소하고 해상교통질서확립과 안전확보를 위하여 전세계 주요 항만 및 수역에서 이용되고 있다. 최근 관제대상 선박의 다양화, 대형화, 연안 및 항계 내/인근의 교통상황의 다변화 등으로 인하여 해상교통관제는 항해에 주요한 정보제공의 수단으로 발전하고 있다. 해상교통관제사는 이러한 특수한 업무적 환경에 따라 점차 그 업무 범위가 확대되는 경향이 있으며, 계속하여 전문화되어 가고 있다. 또한 보다 질 높은 해상교통관제의 정보제공 업무 뿐 아니라 정확성, 준비성, 판단력, 의사결정능력 등이 관제업무에 필수적으로 요구되고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 해상교통관제 및 해상교통관제사의 보다 체계적인 업무분석을 통해 관제사들이 효율적으로 관제업무를 수행하도록 실무적 보완을 도모하고 개선사항 및 발전방향을 제시하고자 한다.