M-Estimation as a Tool Supporting a Vessel Traffic Controller in the VTS System

Abstract

In order to improve maritime safety and the efficiency of vessel traffic, systems supervising vessel traffic, i.e. VTS (Vessel Traffic Service), started to be created. These systems are aimed to control vessel traffic in waters where traffic congestion, a large concentration of vessels or the presence of navigational hazards creates a risk of collision or stranding.

Keywords

• navigation
• radar navigation
• vessel traffic services
• m-estimation
• interactive navigational structures