The China Communications Import & Export Corporation has selected SOFRELOG, for the design and installation of its new, fully integrated System of Maritime Traffic Control project. This system will be based on SOFRELOG's SYTAR technology, and will integrate a number of associated functions into a comprehensive information and control platform.

The objective of the system is to provide security and management of vessel traffic throughout the port area and approaches, monitor weather conditions, and link with database systems. The contract was signed on the 1st of February 2002 by representatives of the customer and Mr. Georges Roy (President of SOFRELOG) in Dalian.

Three radars provide the primary information source to the Sofrelog SYTAR Multiple Radar Tracker Processor. Universal AIS data are also received and correlated with radar tracks. Radios are used to communicate and cameras to monitor specific areas of traffic. All data are transferred using digital microwaves inside the port.
Static information are collected and stored in a specialized database information system enabling to dispatch data to several of the port users.

All traffic data (radar video, tracks and voice communications) are recorded by the VTS server and can be replayed synchronously for incident analysis and training purposes.

The modular design of SYTAR technology will also permit seamless future port expansion plans.
SOFRELOG is a High Technology company with principle offices in France and the United States. The company installed its first Vessel Traffic Services system in 1993, based on experience in the field of software real-time processing for government agencies.

Founded in 1987, SOFRELOG (www.sofrelog.com) is an employee owned high technology company, which employs more than 70 engineers, service and administrative personnel. Principle customers are port and waterway authorities, coast guards and other government agencies as well as commercial companies.

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