OPERATIONAL PROGRAMME
ON TRANSPORT 2007-2013
Implementation of BulRIS Project
BULGARIAN PORTS INFRASTRUCTURE CO.
RIS Workshop Danube Commission
April 11, 2011
Budapest
Kuzman Genov
ICT Director and BulRIS Project manager, BPI Co. – HQ Sofia
Agenda:
 Project Overview
 System Components
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Tracking & Tracing
Voice VHF Communication System
ERI
Data Gateway
Notices to Skippers
Communication Infrastructure
AIS and VHF Network Layout & Design
Construction Works
What next ? - Phase II and III
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
Project overview - General
Project duration 18 Months
 Start: May 2010
 End: November 2011
Contracting Authority: Bulgarian Ports Infrastructure Co.
Budget 5.6 Mil €
Project is co-funded by EFRD - Operational Program on
Transport 2007 – 2013
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
Project Overview - Project Goals
To establish the required base infrastructure for RIS
operation on the Bulgarian part of Danube
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Communication infrastructure
Tracking and tracing (AIS) infrastructure
Voice VHF Communication System
ERI
Data Gateway
Notices to Skippers
To apply DIRECTIVE 2005/44/EC of the European
Parliament and of the Council
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
Project Overview – Implementation Schedule
Task 1: Inception report and planing (completed)
Task 2: System design (completed)
Task 3: Construction (in progress)
Task 3: Software development (completed)
Task 4: System installation (in progress)
Task 5: System integration (Q2-Q3’2011)
Task 6: Testing and training (Q3-Q4’2011)
Task 7: Migration to real life operation (Q4’2011)
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
System Components - Tracking and Tracing
AIS based system
8 sites
Exchange of actual, safety related information between
ships and shore
Client – Server architecture
Web interface
Functions:
Provision of a TTI/STI
Provision of traffic management or fairway
information services
Web access for logistic users
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
System Components - Tracking and Tracing
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
Tracking and Tracing - Additional AIS functions
dGPS trough AIS network
Improves the accuracy of the
vessel positioning
Functions:
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Correction of GPS
positioning
Compliant with international
recommendations
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
System components - Voice VHF Communication Network
 8 sites along Bulgarian Danube
 Cohabitation with AIS base stations
 Independant system
 Integration and data exchange with AIS
 Graphic presentation of the vessels position
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
System Components - ERI
 Allows simplification of cross border procedures
 Functions:
 Data exchange between vessel and competent authorities
 Available via web application
 Access according to the user rights
 Users:
 Vessel parties
 Competent authorities
 Compliant with European and international standards
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
System Components - ERI
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
System Components – Data Gateway
 National and international exchange of RIS data
 Functions:
 Provision of relevant RIS data
 Interface to T&T, ERI and Hull system
 Web based users interface
 Users:
 Governmental users
 Commercial users
 Different data access rights have to be defined
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
System Components – Data Gateway
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
System Components – Notices to Skippers
 Used for fairway information, traffic information and
management as well as voyage planning
 Functions:
 Available via web service
 Automatic translation on 23 languages
 Input information for voyage planning
 Users:
 Traffic/Fairway authorities
 Harbour Master’s Offices/Port authority
 Police
 Shippers
 Skippers/Captains
 Inspection and customs authorities
 Compliant with European standards
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
System Components – Notices to Skippers
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
System Components – Communication Network
Total of 16 sites
 14 radio reley links
 1 dedicated optical link
 1 MAN link
Interlinked togeather to form a closed network
 Network is invisble to outside world
 Hack proof
 Used for AIS and VHF communication
Real time data replication between Ruse and Varna backup
centre
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
System Components – Communication Network
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
AIS and VHF Network - Locations
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
AIS and VHF Network – Radio Coverage
(c) Kongsberg Seatex AS
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
GUI of the Client Application 1/2
(c) Periskal
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Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
GUI of the Client Application 2/2
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Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
GUI AIS WEB Application 1/2
(c) Periskal
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Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
GUI AIS WEB Application 2/2
(c) Periskal
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Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
Construction Works
Scope of works
 Design
 Evaluation of radiation influence
 Obtainig building permits
 Site construction
 Exploatation permits
4 new sites
Other sites are existing sites owned by
Bulgarian telecom
Implementation of River Information System on the
Bulgarian Part of Danube - BulRIS
What next? – Phase II and III
 Construction of the RIS Center building
 Conceptual design finalized
 Technical project – start in May 2011
 Construction works – start in fall 2011
 In operation – end of 2012
 Upgrade and development of the services (pre-project study)
 Automatic water level measurement/modeling
 RIS portal
 WLAN access to RIS services
 Calamity abatement services
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR
KIND ATTENTION
Kuzman Genov
k.genov@bgports.bg