RIS Definitions
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Last updated: 31.03.2021
Strategic Traffic Information (STI) is the operational service affecting the medium- and long-term decisions of RIS stakeholders. Strategic traffic information contributes to the planning decision capabilities regarding a safe and efficient voyage or transport. A strategic traffic image contains all relevant vessels in the RIS area with their characteristics, types of cargoes and ship positions, stored in a database and presented in a table or on an electronic map.
(Source: PIANC RIS Guidelines 2019)
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Strategic Traffic Information (STI) means the information affecting the medium- and long-term decisions of RIS users. A strategic traffic image contributes to the planning decision capabilities regarding a safe and efficient voyage. A strategic traffic image is produced in a RIS centre and delivered to the users on demand. A strategic traffic image contains all relevant vessels in the RIS area with their characteristics, cargoes and positions, stored in a database and presented in a table or on an electronic map. Strategic traffic information may be provided by a RIS/VTS centre or by an office. Strategic Traffic Information (STI) means the information affecting the medium- and long-term decisions of RIS users. A strategic traffic image contributes to the planning decision capabilities regarding a safe and efficient voyage. A strategic traffic image is produced in a RIS centre and delivered to the users on demand. A strategic traffic image contains all relevant vessels, in the RIS area with their characteristics, cargoes and positions, reported by VHF voice reporting or electronic ship reporting, stored in a database and presented in a table or on an electronic map. Strategic Traffic Information may be provided by a RIS/VTS centre or by an office. (Source: Standard Tracking and Tracing EU/415/2007) (Source: RIS-Guidelines 2007/414/EC)