River Information System

Question 1

Who is implementing this River Information system ?

Answer 1

Inland Waterways Authority of India(Mo Shipping)

Question 2

What is River Information system ?

Answer 2

It is a combination of modern tracking system to optimise traffic and transport processes in inland navigation

Question 3

What are the specific advantages of this System ?

Answer 3

It enhances swift electronic data transfer btw mobile vessels and shore through advance and real time exchange of information to faciliate :

1) Enhancement of inland navigation safety in ports and rivers
2) Better use of inland waterways
3) Environmental protection

Question 4

What are the possible risks it avoids ?

Answer 4

1) Ship to ship collisions
2) Ship to bridge collisions
3) Groundings