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Betty Sutton Administrator Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

Draft Information System An Innovation in Vessel Traffic Management NOAA Hydrographic Services Review Panel Cleveland, OH – August 30, 2016. Betty Sutton Administrator Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation U.S. Department of Transportation.

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Betty Sutton Administrator Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

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  1. Draft Information SystemAn Innovation in Vessel Traffic ManagementNOAA Hydrographic Services Review PanelCleveland, OH – August 30, 2016 Betty Sutton Administrator Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation U.S. Department of Transportation

  2. The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Over 2300 miles and 27 Border Crossings The U.S. Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation A U.S. Government Corporation within the U.S. DOT that directly partners with Canada to manage and operate the Seaway.

  3. The St. Lawrence Seaway • An Environmentally Sensitive Transportation Route - World’s largest source of fresh water - Home to almost ¼ of the continent’s population • Economic Gateway - Agricultural and Manufacturing Heartland - Significant Economic Benefits: On an annual basis, commercial GLSLS maritime activity sustains: 227,000 jobs $33.6 billion - business revenue $14.1 billion – wages $4.6 billion - taxes

  4. A Technological Marvel of its Day

  5. A Tradition of Innovation Working with “basic infrastructure”, a strong culture of innovation. Innovative engineers and stakeholders. Customer and performance-focused operational managers. A willingness to listen and partner. Geographic and international challenges. Continuously working on R & D.

  6. Vessel Traffic Management – ECDIS & AIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System • Canadian Laker fleet led development and implementation in early 1990s. Automatic Identification System (AIS) • The most important technological innovation in the Seaway’s history. • Developed in the 1990s; adopted in 2002.

  7. SLSDC Vessel Traffic Control Center Massena, N.Y. 1959-1998 1999-Present

  8. Vessel Traffic Management TechnologyDraft Information System (DIS) Overview The Draft Information Systeminitiative was undertaken as a collaborative project between the St. Lawrence Seaway entities (U.S. and Canadian), the shipping industry and equipment suppliers. The purpose was to increase the safety of navigation by providing mariners with additional information about how much clearance there is under the keel of their ships, while at the same time providing an opportunity to make optimum use of the water columnwhen conditions are safe.

  9. Draft Information SystemBenefits • DIS is the next step in VMS safety. • A major advance in efficiencies for users. • Permits deeper drafts (up to 3 inches to 26’ 9”) = up to additional 360 metric tons per voyage. • St. Lawrence Seaway is one of the first inland waterways to implement DIS technology into its operations. • Ahead of the curve: deploying cutting-edge technology in a world of emerging international standards. • For the future - customized transits ? speed/wake/squat

  10. Draft Information System Overview Recent technological innovation at Seaway – July 2012. Most important since adoption of Automatic Identification System (AIS). Uses AIS as a key component. Allows for even more precise vessel traffic management. On-board software that integrates multiple navigation information data points and provides a projection of a vessel’s under-keel clearance in real time. Provides for a 3-D, data-rich interface.

  11. Draft Information System Description

  12. Draft Information SystemDescription

  13. Draft Information SystemSpecifications and System Verification • There were no international standards for this technology available at the time. • The Seaway entities, in partnership with the shipping industry, worked with a third-party to develop specifications unique to the Seaway System. • We published a rule, submitted it for public comment, and it became effective on July 11, 2012.

  14. Draft Information System Key Dates and Usage May 8, 2012 – provisional approval for first shipping company May 14, 2012 – first vessel transits at a draft of 26’9”, three inches above the maximum permissible draft In 2012, 17 DIS transits In 2016, through the end of June, 74 DIS transits 43 vessels using the Seaway are currently equipped with DIS technology

  15. Thank you! www.greatlakes-seaway.com www.seaway.dot.gov www.facebook.com/usdotslsdc

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