Short-term vessel trajectory and manoeuvre prediction: Predicting vessel trajectories including swing manoeuvres in a scoped area of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Situational awareness within port areas is crucial to avoid collisions, navigate efficiently and reduce congestion. Maritime-traffic controllers constantly monitor the situation in the port and intervene when needed. This study proposes a deep learning model that predicts future vessel positions to assist in this process. The model employs a...

Digitalization of Vessel Traffic Management in port areas: Gaining insight into VHF-communication and research into solutions for further reduction

High vessel traffic densities, restricted water areas, and low manoeuvrability are common factors that form constraints for the navigating vessels in port areas. While navigating through these areas, vessels get assisted by the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS). VTS operators (VTSO) are monitoring the vessels in ports and provide the navigating...