Zanzibar Ports Corp will implement Wärtsilä Voyage’s solutions to modernise its port operations
Wärtsilä Voyage, part of the technology group Wärtsilä, has signed a contract with Fortris Company Ltd to implement its vessel traffic services (VTS) system and VTEK Technology’s terminal operating system at Malindi Port in Zanzibar, Tanzania for Zanzibar Ports Corp (ZPC).
Wärtsilä Voyage’s scope of delivery will see the installation of a suite of its technologies including the company’s advanced intelligent manoeuvring, Navi-Port, 3D, PilotPro units and VTS simulator modules, as well as a web version of Navi-Harbour.
"The manual, paper-based systems currently in use have caused delays as trading activity in the region grows. Local company Fortris Company Ltd, in partnership with Wärtsilä Voyage, is implementing the digitalisation project. The port’s revenue is expected to double as a result of implementing the systems," Wärtsilä Voyage said.
The digitalisation of the port is intended to enable ZPC to manage operations amid rapid growth in the global supply chain, according to Wärtsilä Voyage. The order was booked 5 May 2022.
"Overall, Navi-Port enables more efficient operations planning to reduce congestion. VTEK’s terminal operating system will be integrated with Wärtsilä Voyage’s Navi-Port to allow for co-ordination of just-in-time arrivals and to optimise the flow of operations and cargo movements," Wärtsilä Voyage said.
"Wärtsilä Voyage’s Navi-Harbour WebVTS will enable real-time vessel traffic data sharing for full situational awareness through a standard internet browser. WebVTS supports navigational maps, traffic management tools, ship history and works in various languages."
The official launch of the project was completed 19 May 2022, attended by representatives of Minister of Transport & Infrastructure for Zanzibar, Zanzibar Ports Corp, e-GAZ, Business Finland, Fortris Co Ltd, Wärtsilä Voyage and all project partners.
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