{"id":25256,"date":"2019-04-12T08:50:42","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T06:50:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prosertek.comblog\/what-is-berthing-aid-system\/"},"modified":"2019-04-12T08:50:42","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T06:50:42","slug":"what-is-berthing-aid-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prosertek.com\/blog\/what-is-berthing-aid-system\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a berthing aid system, and what does it do?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Berthing<\/strong> is one of the maneuvers with the highest risk of accidents<\/strong> in a ship’s routine. While it is true that there are mechanisms, such as fenders<\/a><\/u>, to prevent damages caused from collisions while berthing, when we speak of large-volume ships or ships with sensitive cargo, fenders may not be enough.<\/p>\n

Every year, logistics companies and ports invest large amounts in the repair of ships and facilities<\/strong> as a result of direct blows against the dock. What is more, these accidents can cause spillage, with a huge environmental and economic cost. Over the past few years, this reality has led to great innovations in berthing aid systems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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What is a berthing aid system?<\/h2>\n

A BAS (Berthing Aid System) is a real-time information system that provides for safe navigation and efficient<\/strong> transport. As its name would indicate, it helps while berthing, reducing human error. Thanks to the real-time data it provides pilots and land crew<\/strong>, the operation is improved.<\/p>\n

Some noteworthy advantages of using a berthing aid system<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n