COMPLIANCE MATRIX Date: Classification:

2019-01-25 Company Confidential

National Safety Authority (NMSA) Papua New Guinea
Maritime & Waterways Safety Project (MWSP) Document No.: Handled by:
Section 6 - Schedule if Supply CNSS-19-1032-A Katarina Nilsson/Jarrod Hicks
MWSP/AIS-01-CSTB 3834 Approved by:
Björn Lindholm

Requirement Description Compliancy Comment

yes/partly/no
1. List of Goods and Related Services
The purpose of the List of Goods and Related Service (LGRS) is to briefly describe and
specify the quantity of each of the Goods and Related Services that the Purchaser
requires the Bidder to include in its Bid. As a part of the Schedule of Supply, the LGRS
constitutes a Contract document and, therefore, it will become a part of the Contract.

The Bidder is to note that the Goods and Related Services are not grouped in lots.

The related services shall comprise provision and commissioning of new AIS
installations, relocating some existing AIS installations, and upgrading other AIS
installations, including application software, supply of required spare parts (to
belisted), a maintenance plan for a 10-year period, and the provision of training and
manual documentation for the Purchaser's personnel.
2. Delivery and Completion Schedule
The purpose of the Delivery and Completion Schedule (DCS) is to specify the delivery Responsibility of Local Partner.
dates and places for each of the Goods and the delivery places and completion dates
for each of the Related Services as listed in the LGRS. The DCS, as part of the Schedule
of Supply, constitutes a Contract document and, therefore will become a part of the
Contract. The delivery period shall start as of the date of signing of the Contract
Agreement.
Delivery shall take place in compliance with the dates, duration, and locations Responsibility of Local Partner.
indicated below:
 Responsibility of Local Partner.

3. Technical Specifications
3.1. General
This document serves as the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the project to expand and
replace Automatic Identification System (AIS) Base Stations in Papua New Guinea
(PNG) and to integrate the display of all sites at the Vessel Monitoring Centre (VMC) in
Port Moresby (POM). The base stations will be installed both at new sites and at sites
with existing base stations. The project is sponsored by the Maritime and Waterways
Safety Project (MWSP) who is executing the project for the National Maritime Safety
Agency (NMSA). The MWSP is seeking a turnkey solution for the procurement of
allequipment, installation, traiing and integration in NMSA's WMC. The resulting
system shall provide typical VMC functions for PNG and enabled it to effectively
administer a National AIS network, monitor all classes of AIS transmitting devices, and
leverage AIS to enhance the safety and security of maritime users within PNG waters.
Included in this document are the operaitonal and technical requirements that the AIS
base stations, network, computer processing equipment, software, and operator
display equipment which must be met. The document includes and allows for optional
sections that include equipment, funcitons or upgrades that go beyond the minimum
requirements.
3.2. Purpose and Background
The AIS network is required to provide the National VMC with real time information of
all AIS users within PNG. The AIS Network is requred to provide PNG Search and
Rescue and Security Forces with a Common Operation Picture of the nation's maritime
domain. The system will provide a regional situational awareness tool through the use
of coastal and inland AIS base stations along with the integration of AIS satellite data,
a maritime-based geographic display system, andtelecommunications network to
form a common operational picture, thereby increasing efficiency in response,
increasing productivity in planning, and optimizing use of PNG assets in response to
safety and security issues within the maritime domain. The AIS network must enable
both the collection of data and the communication from the mariner to the VMC and
the VMC to the mariner via the AIS network.

The existing AIS sites are being replaced due to obselescence of the installed base
stations. They are no longer supported by the manufacturer and no longer comply
with current AIS International Standards. The existing AIS monitoring system fails to
correctly display AIS data received from remote sites, lacks functionality of modern
AIS control systems, and is operating on hardware that is approaching the end of their
useful life.
The overall project purpose is to procure and implement a state-of-the-market,
internet protocol (IP) based solution that is highly-reliable, sustainable, configurable,
scalable, and easily integratable with additional sites as additional regions are
designated for monitoring via AIS.
 The long-term vision is to enable the sharing of information with responders at
multiple levels as well as international agencies that have a stake in mariime areas.
The installaed system must be configurable for a diverse grouå of users in a broad
range of situations where the shared information contributes to accurate
understanding of the state of the nationalmaritime domain including but not limited
to vessels in destress and vessels that potentially pose athreat to the safety of other
vessels or the environment through anomalous operation. These anomalies mustr be
readily detected and displayed to the operator for proper threat or consequence
assessment; response determination; and establishment of effective remediation
activities.
3.3 Period of Performance
The time for completion of the supply, installation, commissioning and training of the
AIS Works is described in Section 8 - Special Conditions of Contract.
3.4. Solicitation Objectives
Defined goals at the time of this TOR include:
Provide AIS base stations, network equipment, installation, training, integration with
telecommunication systems, and Systems Operational Verification Tests (SOVT). At
most sites, infrastructure will be provided by Telikom PNG a national
telecommunications and cell service provider. However, several sites require
infrastructure enhancements such as equipment shelter, racks, electrical supply and
telecommunications enhancements to properly operate the installed equipment.
Provide monitoring capability at the VMC. Information provided by the AIS network
shall be timely, consistent, intuitive, comprehensive, and accurate, adaptable and
accessible, map or chart-based geographic displays, tabular-based data displays, and
built on a sustainable foundation.
Reliably transmit and receive data related to vessel distress calls or marine safety
information messages.
Enhance awareness of the marine area surrounding the AIS base stations by making
visible AIS information and by providing means for agencies to contribute data either
by data feeds from systems or by human manual inputs.
Detect and display all vessels entering protected marine areas with special emphasis
on fishing vessels illegally entering those areas.
Enhance the prevention of illegal and prohibited activities, protection of
environmental resources, and optimal use of response resources.
Enhance the marine domain awareness of operators, training and operational
exercises, and management of emergent events with an information framework that
provides relevant information to the VMC.
Rnable data analysis of vessel activity by providing reports of system data such as
vessel information and vessel activity reports.
Facilitate decision making by reducing phone calls and enhancing information sharing
through automated, visual or alerts that provide each decision maker the ability to
filter and retrieve data quickly and efficiently.

3.5. Minimum Qualifications

A proposer must meet or exceed these minimum qualifications as set out in Section 3
of the Bidding Documents, and will be asked to demonstrate these in the proposal. In
the event the proposer does not clearly demonstrate that it meets the minimum
qualificaitons the proposal may be rejected.
Bidder must have an AIS Base Station that is compliant with international standards Yes VDL 6000/FASS Advanced is proposed.
IEC 62320-1 and (International Telecommunications Union) ITU M-1371-5;

Bidder has experience with installation of AIS in remote locations on existing towers;

Bidder has experience with remote monitoring and operation of AIS;

Bidder has experience with integrating AIS with geographic and chart display systems,
database systems, and other systems over local and wide area networks, including
fiber-optic and VSAT based telecommunications system;
Bidder has experience providing highly reilable systems that require minimal
maintenance;
Bidder has documented experioence in VMC or other Command & Control Systems in
the Maritime Domain;
Bidder has technology experience in information management and assurance; and
Bidder has a minimum of 7 years of experience in the above fields.
3.6. Scope of Work
 The bidder must provide a turnkey operational system, conduct installation, Responsibiilty of Local Partner.
integration, operational testing and training for the NMSA or its designated
representatives, who may be government officials, civilian employees, law
enforcement or military members, contract employees, contractors or any other
representatve the NMSA may choose to designate. This includes but is not limited to
ensuring all leased telecommunications circuits are operational, tested, and of
sufficient bandwidth to support full operations. The Bidder will provide solutions that
will maximize the capability of the installed equipment and provide solutions that will
minimize costs.
The bid shall be organized in a format to highlight compliance with the requirements
contained in this document. This TOR includes both minimum requirements and
optional products and services. All submitted TORs must provide quotes for the
minimum requirements in order to qualify for screening and selection. Optional
products and services will be considered and must be present as line items allowing
any or all to be awarded or rejected.
3.7. System Concept
The overall system shall comply with the architecture defined by International
Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) for
Common Shore-Based System Architecture (CSSA). The figure below is extracted from
IALA Guideline 1114 and summarizes the architecture:

The system will be comprised of Data Collection in the form of the AIS Service, User
Interactive Services providing the users a Situation Awareness display, a Value-added
Data processing and Storage service, and Gateway Service to enable Data Exchange
and collaboration with Neighboring Systems. The system must be capable of handling
additional services as those are added in the future.
3.7.1. Operational Concept
Operational concept composes of the following services:
- Vessel Monitoring Centre (VMC)
- Sensor Integration
- Control
- Display
Major Components by Location
- AIS Physical Shore Station
-- See section 3.7.4.8 for components
- Vessel Monitoring Centre
-- AIS Service
-- One (1) Supervisor Console
-- Two (2) Operator Consoles
-- Three (3) Geographical-Based Situation Display
--- 6 monitors each
--- Maritime Charts
-- LED Videowall Display
-- IALA Risk Management Tools; IALA Waterway Risk Assessment
Program (IWRAP MkII); Ports and Waterways Safety Assessment
tool (PAWSA MkII); Simplified Risk Assessment (SIRA)
-- Application server capable of real-time processing and storing data from the
10 AIS basestations and 4 tide guage stations
-- Data Analysis and Reporting System
-- Database and Storage Systems
-- Data Exchange Server
-- Physical Shore Station Control and Monitoring
-- Filter and Forward Service
-- Web Service
-- Telecommunications Equipment or Leased Circuits
 -- Standard 42U 19-inch Equipment Racks for back room servers
-- Back up Power System UPS
The Physical Shore Stations will be located at commercial telecommunications sites
listed in Appendix 1 and described in detail in Appendix 2. Most sites have the
necessary space, basic telecommunications service, and electrical power service for
the AIS equipment. Potental bidders are advices to carefully review Appendices 1 and
2 as there are different requirements at each site. Sites may require supplemental
electrical power system in the form of solar panels, battery banks, controllers,
inverters, depending on the offered equipment's consumption. Attention is called to
infrastructure improvements required such as new equipment shelter for the
installation of the PSS at Parau and equipment cabinets at Bali Island. See Appendix 2
for additional requirements. Tower space is available at each site. Appendices 1 and 2
provide the details of each site and further describe those sites requireing
infrastructure enhancement to properly house and operate the PSS, Lightning
protection, grounding, and bonding in compliance with Standards and Guidelines for
Communication Sites should be installed. The sites shall be connected back to the
VMC by highly reliable and reasonable priced leased circuits.
3.7.2. Technology Architecture
The VMC architecture consists of the following sub-systems;
- Surveillance
- Communications and Networking
- Information Management
- Data Processing and Analysis
- Customizable System and Track Data Reports
- Correlation and Data Fusion
Appendix 6 includes diagrams and mockup drawings of VMC to be delivered.
3.7.3. Design Principles
The VMC system shall be designed and established to suit the operation of the VMC
supervisor and operator. Additionally, it will support key decision makers with timely
data analysis capability and report generation and delivery. The bidder shall be
responsible for all costs of delivery, installation, testing, integration and training,
including any known site preparation costs for their proposed system. While all of
information provided in this TOR represents our best effort to make it as accurate as
possible, it is to be noted that the bidder takes their own risk in utilizing the provided
information in any activity required in carrying out this project.
The following design principles shall be considered and clearly stated in the submitted
proposal.
3.7.3.1. Functionality
- The system shall provide a "high level" of functionality both in its own right and in Yes
support of related Sub-Systems.
- The system shall provide at least the following functions: Yes
-- Obtaining maritime traffic information, including all AIS messages within the Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.2
area of coverage;
-- Display the information in a geographic information system; and Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4
-- Disseminating the relevant information to AIS devices and other customers of Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.2
the VMC through data exchange.
3.7.3.2. Usability
- The system shall be based on the principle of simplicity in order to implement a low- Yes
cost solution for operations, maintenance, familiarization and training of the staff.

- The system shall be based on COTS (Commercial Off the Shelf) equipment to the Yes
maximum extent possible.
- The system shall offer on-line help that is accessible from the workstation. Yes
- The user interface shall be straightforward and easy to use. Yes
- The system shall be configured for English speaking operators. Yes
3.7.3.3. Reliability and Availability
- The system shall be designed to ensure accuracy of data and information handling. Yes

- The system shall be designed for full-time operations and will be operated 24 hours Yes
a day.
- The system shall adopt a fault tolerant design with redundancy, automatic failover Yes
at PSS's and either automatic or manual failover at the VMC.
- The bidder shall declare the MTBF and MTBR for major system components in For the proposed redundant AIS Base Station,
compliance with IALA definitions and recommendations. refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 4.1.2
3.7.3.4. Efficiency
- The system shall be designed to provide the best operation outcome and results
with the least possible effort in the implementation and operating of the system.
3.7.3.5. Scalability Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 4
-. The system shall be designed to be scalable by utilization of modular components Yes
to allow for new requirements and capacity without interruption of the existing
system.
- The system shall be upgradeable to support future expansion with the minimum Yes
capacity of adding six (6) Physical Shore Stations.
 - The system shall be able to connect to type approved AIS Base Stations from Yes
multiple manufacturers brands.
- The system shall consist of pluggable software components that provide customer Yes
and interface specific functionality.
3.7.3.6. Security Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.1.3
- The system must be deisigned to ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of
data.
- All functions that can affect the system configuration must be protected by Yes
dedicated priviledge levels.
- Access to the essential system management features can be restricted for shift Yes
operators.
- In normal situation the following operations shall be reserved to authorized
operators or supervisor:
-- Chart, map editing Yes
-- Add, change, or remove user Yes
-- Access level editing Yes
-- Parameters of logical Shore Station (LSS) connection Yes
-- Chart parameters changing Yes
-- Default alarm settings Yes
-- Logging and playback control, if applicable Yes
- Changes shall be logged automatically. Yes
- Preferably, the system will support role management, such as Supervisor, Operator, Yes - AIS-LSS (DataSwitch) and AIS-SM (Maestro)
Administrator and Maintainer. support role management such as Supervisor,
Operator, Administrator and Maintainer.
- VMC (Horizon) supports Operator/Supervisor,
and Administrator
- Networked systems shuld be protected from unauthorized intrusions, hacking, Responsibility of Local Partner.
denial of service attacks and any other disruptive activity. Fortinet and Checkpoint are
preferred tools as they are implemented on interfacing systems.
- The successful bidder will be required to sign and compy with a Non-Disclosure
Agreement.
3.7.3.7. Maintainability
- The bidder shall maintain spare parts support for system stability and Responsibility of Local Partner
maintainability during long term operation for at least 10 years.
3.7.3.8. Drawing
- The bidder shall propose detail design drawings/ diagrams/ configurations of the Responsibiity of Local Partner
VMC system, which meets the performance requirement specified in this TOR.
- The bidder shall propose, for all sites, the installation layout of on-site equipment Responsibiity of Local Partner
rack, cable tray, antenna mounting position, feeder etc.
3.7.4. Automatic Identification System (AIS)
The general performance is the performance of the system at large which consists of Yes
the AIS Service. The AIS Service includes all sub-components or layers, including but
not limited to Logical Shore Stations (LSS) and Physical Shore Stations (PSS).
3.7.4.1. Scope of AIS Equipment
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is intended to enhance safety of life at sea,
the safety and efficiency of navigation, and the protection of the marine environment.
In addition, AIS may contribute to maritime security.
For this purpose, the AIS system shall make it possible to monitor and track ships from
suitable equipped ships and shore stations by the exchanging of data, providing the
integration and display of AIS target and tracking information, positional data and geo
referenced data which will improve the quality of the information available to the
VMCO. AIS shall be a useful source of supplementary information to that derived from
other systems and other sensors.
AIS shall make mavigation safer by enhancing situational awareness and increase the
possibility of detecting other ships, even if they are behind an island in an archipelago.
AIS shall also solve the problem inherent with radars, by detecting smaller craft, fitted
with AIS, in sea and rain clutter.
3.7.4.2. Application of Standards
1 International Maritime Organization (IMO):
- IMO VMC. 74(69), Annex 3 Yes
- Resolution A.694(17) Yes
- Resolution A.917(22)
- Resolution A.953(23)
- Resolution A.688(17)
- Resolution MSC.246(83)
- Resolution MSC.347(91)
- Resolution VMC.39(63)
- MSC. Circ.1252
- SN.1/Circ.289 Yes
- SN.1/Circ.290 Yes
2 International Telecommunications Union (ITU):
- Radio Regulations, Appendix S18 Yes
- ITU-R M.1371-5 Yes
 3 International Electrotechnical Commmission (IEC):
- Standard 61097-14, Ed.1 (Part 14: AIS-SART) Yes AIS_SART messages are received by the base
station
- Standard 61993-2, Ed.2 Yes
- Standard 61162-1, Ed.4 Yes Compliant with latest version (Ed.5)
- Standard 62288, Ed.2 (Shipborne navigational display) Shipborne display is not included in quotation
- Standard 62320-1, Ed.4 (Base station) Yes Compliant with latest version (Ed.2)
- Standard 62320-2, Ed.1 (AtoN) Yes Compliant with latest version (Ed.2)
- Standard 62320-3, Ed.1 (Repeater Station) Partly Implemented parts.
4 International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities
(IALA):
- Recommendation A-124, Ed.1.2 Yes
- Recommendation V-125, Ed.2 Yes
- Recommendation A-126 Yes
- Recommendation V-128, Ed.3 (Requirements for VTS equipment) Partly Where relevant
- Recommendation O-143 Yes
- Guideline 1081 Yes
5 International Convention for the Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS):
- Chapter V Safety of Navigation, Regulation 19 Yes
3.7.4.3. Functional Requirements
For VMC puposes, AIS base stations will communicate with an AIS server at the VMC Yes The AIS-LSS (DataSwitch) provides
and fuse with other vessel track information and display on VMC traffic display at VMC communications between the AIS Base Stations,
console. In addition to vessel data, the proposed AIS shall provide status of AIS AIS Server, and VMC - fusing with other vessel
equipment and management functions for monitoring and control of the AIS network. track information and displaying at VMC console.
The proposed solution provides full monitoring
and control of the AIS network.

3.7.4.4. Application
AIS shall improve the safety of navigation by assisting in the efficient navigation of Yes
ships, protection of the environment, and operation of VMC, by satisfying the
following functional requirements:
- as a means for littoral States to obtain information about a ship and its cargo, and Yes

- as an VMC tool, i.e. ship-to-shore (vessel identification and communication) Yes

AIS shall provide informatin from the ship, automatically and with the required Yes
accuracy and frequency, to facilitate accurate tracking.
Mandating AIS carriage and establishing a service to receive, process and distribute Yes
the AIS signals received from vessels enhances safety and security and improves the
ability to manage traffic.
The AIS service shall also be capable of information exchange and distribution among Yes
several users ashore and afloat. Government agencies, allied services and commercial
maritime interests may have justifiable needs for AIS data.
In order for VMC to take full advantage of AIS, access to the capabilities of an AIS Base Yes Maestro (AIS-SM) provides full access to the
Station is required. This access shall preferably be through an AIS service. capabilities of the AIS Base Station. As the AIS
Service Manager, Maestro runs as a Windows
service, and the Web based user interface can be
accessed anywhere within the AIS network.
With this access, the VMC shall be able to change the reporting rate or AIS channel, Yes
send short safety-related messages, or perform other functions as necessary as stated
in this document.
The VMCO must also be able to control and ilmit AIS data exchange to external Yes AIS data exchange may be controlled and limited
customers, maintain compliance with IMO policy as published on www.imo.org: using the AIS-SM (Maestro), and AIS-
LSS(DataSwitch) interfaces.
Yes

3.7.4.5 Objectives of AIS

AIS shall:
- Receive information automatically from appropriately equipped ships, boats aids to Yes
navigation, aircraft and all other approved AIS users, including the ship's identity,
ytype, position, course, speed, navigational status and other safety-related
information.
- Monitor, track, and exchange data with ships. Yes
- Assist ensuring the highest possible level of safety and efficiency for vessel traffic in Yes
the designated area.
AIS shall be operated according to the guidelines developed by the IMO and IALA. Yes
3.7.4.6. Equipment
The proposed AIS equipment must comply with the applicable controlling documents
listed in Section 3.7.4.2. IALA Recommendation A-124 on Automatic Identification
System (AIS) Shore Station and networking aspects relating to the AIS Service
especially on AIS-VDL messaging services is of particular note.
All exterior mounted sensors must be salt and corrosion resistant with a minimum
expected useful life of 10 years.
3.7.4.7. The AIS Base Station
The design of the AIS Base Station shall be based IEC 62320-1 AIS Coastal Stations and,
as a minimum, comprise the following functional elements:
- Two multi-channel VHF receivers Yes
- One multi-channel Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) VHF transmitter Yes
- A controlling unit Yes
- An internal Global Positioning System (GPS) synchronizing source Yes
- A Built-In-Integrity-Test unit (BIIT) Yes
- A power supply Yes
- A presentation interface (PI) Yes
3.7.4.8. The Physical AIS Shore Station layer (PSS)
The PSS shall comprise the following components or functions:
- One (1) AIS Base Station at each remote site Yes A redundant VDL 6000/FASS Advanced is
proposed.
- Telecommunications Equipment or Leased Circuits Responsibility of Local Partner.
- AIS Antenna Yes
- An interface to the VHF antenna system providing all required signal distribution Yes VHF antenna and antenna cabling is proposed.
and filtering
- GPS receiver unit Yes A GPS receiver is included in the AIS base station.

- An interface to the GPS antenna providing all required signal distribution Yes
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Responsibility of Local Partner.
-- with 24-hour capacity for all AIS related gear Responsibility of Local Partner.
-- must pass power conditioned power in failed battery condition Responsibility of Local Partner.
- Standard 42U 19-inch Equipment Racks Responsibility of Local Partner.
- Power distribution Responsibility of Local Partner.
- TCP/IP power switch Yes The proposed AIS base station includes a power
management unit that allows control of power
supply to the AIS base station and its subsystems
via the network.
- Equipment status monitoring Yes The AIS base station provides continuous
monitoring of the status and function of the VDL
6000/FASS Advanced and its subunits.
All data communication between the components comprising the PSS shall be by use Yes
of an Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN).
3.7.4.9. The AIS Service Management (ASM) Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.1
The AIS Service Management (ASM) shall act as the controlling entity for all Yes
components comprising the AIS service.
The ASM functionality described herein shall be available under normal operation of Yes
the AIS service. No malfunction of the ASM shall reduce the availability of the AIS
service.
- Server specification - Special concern must be given to the server hardware in order Responsibility of Local Partner.
to optimize reliability, availability, and Input/Output (I/O) performance.
- User interface - ASM servers shall provide a user interface comprising keyboard, Yes
mouse, and monitor. This interface shall give access to all information displays and
configuration menus provided by the ASM.
- Remote user access - The ASM shall support access from remote users via the AIS Yes
data transfer network. All information display and configuration menus contained in
the user interface as well as all features shall be made available to the remote user.
Remote user access shall not affect performance or application compatibility.

- Access security - The ASM shall be available only to specially assigned maintenance Yes
personnel within the VMC Administration. The ASM shall be protected against
unauthorized access by use of username and password.
3.7.4.9.1. Operational Requirements
a) General requirements
The AIS service shall provide timely, relevant and accurate information to users to Yes
support the decision-making processes of the VMC. The AIS service may also support
operations by providing information to appropriate shore facilities. It provides
automatic vessel position reports and movement information as it is received at
remote sites throughout theservice area. In support of incident response, the AIS
service, in conjunction with the concerned authority, shall be able to provide
information about traffic and the corresponding situational information. Utilizing the
AIS service, the VMC will monitor safety and security zone boundaries that are
establlished in connection with an incident. The AIS service also provides information
to allied services to support their tasks.
b) AIS information needs for the VMC
Basic information needs for vessel tracking, SAR, and ports and waterway security
related missions are:
- Up-to-date knowledge regarding the route to be transited. Yes
- Timely, relevant, and accurate information about vessels within the area that might Yes
affect safety, security, or thedecision making of the VMC.
- Timely information about emergency and environmental conditions that might Yes
affect safety or the decision making of the VMC.
- Where required, the transmission of relevant information to the mariner in a Yes
manner that does not distract from the task at hand.
- All information reported over AIS must be readily accessible and visible to the VMC Yes
operator.
c) Integrated Operations
As may be required in the future phases, AIS shall support national services between Yes
adjoining or future VMC's. Data exchange with outside entities must be easily
established and configured by the supervisor or appropriately credentialed operator
on watch.
d) Incident Analysis Support
The AIS service shall support incident response and analysis. Yes
- Immediately after notification of an incident, the AIS service shall alert vessels in or Yes
planning to enter the area of concern with particulars of the incident.
- The AIS service may provide for review of supporting information and events that Yes The proposed solution supports the review of
occurred before, during, and after an incident. Otherwise, the VMC shall have the supporting information and events, as well as
ability to support recording and replay of AIS data. the ability to support recording and replay of AIS
data
- The AIS service must be able to generate reports both in print and electronic format Yes
for forwarding outside the VMC.
e) Short safety-related messages Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.2
The AIS system shall support use of short safety-related messages which are free Yes
format test messages. The VMC operator shall have the possibility for sending and
receiving AIS text messages with vessel transponders. They can be addressed either to
a specified destination (MMSI) or broadcast to all ships in the area.
f) Use of binary messages for data exchange Refer to CNSS-19-1031, Table 6.1
The AIS system shall support using of Short binary messages. The VMC operator shall
have the possibiity for sending to and receiving from these messages with vessel
transponders. The messages are:
- meteorological and hydrological data Yes
- dangerous cargo indication Yes
- fairway closed Yes
- tidal window Yes
- extended ship static and voyage related data Yes
- number of persons on board Yes
- pseudo-AIS targets Yes
For pseudo-AIS targets, the message shall be filled with information for a maximum of
7 targets. Each target comprises:
- Target id (MMSI), IMO number or Callsign) Yes
- Latitude Yes
- Longitude Yes
- Course Over Ground (COG) Yes
- Speed Over Ground (SOG) Yes
- UTC time stamp Yes
g) Filtering of Messages Refer to CNSS-19-1031, Table 6.1
There shall be functionality for filtering of messages. The following filtering Yes
possibilities shall be included as a minimum:
- Filter out messages from vessel outside or in defined geographical areas. It shall be Yes
possible to filter out messages from vessels outside the responsibiilty area and to have
messages displayed in the VMC.
- Filtering messages on certain parameters as vessel type, MMSI, message type etc. Yes

- Filtering out duplicate messages, e.g. in case a message is received by more than Yes
one AIS base station.
h) Assigned mode
The AIS system shall support changing of the reporting mode (from autonomous to Yes
assigned mode, for example) of selected shipboard AIS units. This will enable the ship
station to operate according to a specific transmission schedule, as commanded by
the VMC operator.
i) Graphical presentation Refer to CNSS-19-1031, Section 6.4
In the VMC, AIS daya shall be viewed on an electronic chart, either separately or Yes The operator has the ability to display the AIS
combined with other vessel track data. data on an electronic chart, or separately.
 - Symbol usage Yes The proposed display system (Horizon), provides
The AIS system shall present target symbols with much wider range of information the administrator of the system to configured
than recommended in the IALA Guidelines on AIS. For example, symbols which depict different colours and symbols for target types
different types and sizes of vessels, vessel that have pilots embarked, and which do and sizes.
not.
- Interaction with radar tracks Partly The proposed display system (Horizon) provides
A target that is tracked by radar and also carries an AIS transponder shall be displayed the operator with the ability to display standard
with one symbol based on a fusion of the dynamic information receoved from the two Radar targets based on international standards
sensor types. The VMCO shall have the capability to display the input from each for target data. If the Fusion engine provides a
sensor with two diferent symbols. It shall also be possible to identify which sensor(s) message for fused AIS and Radar target data,
are used to derive the target position. Horizon can be configured to display the symbol.

3.7.4.9.2. Design and Installation

- System integration Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, Section 6.4
The data received from vessel equipped with AIS transponder shall be displayed on
the VMC operator workstation. The AIS target information shall be presented in a
separate window on the VMC operator workstation. The AIS target information shall
be automatically loaded into the VMC database.
- AIS Monitoring & Control System Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, Section 6.1
The system shall provide monitoring and control capabiities both local and remote.
- Documentation
Documentation shall be provided in accordance with the IALA VTS Manual.
3.7.4.9.3. AIS Specifications
The AIS system shall be comprised ,aimly of the following components:
- AIS base stations, and
- AIS server(s) for AIS Service Management (ASM) and Database. Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, Section 6.1, and Section
6.3
3.7.5. AIS Base Stations
3.7.5.1. VHF Antenna Unit
- The VHF Antenna pattern shall be appropriated for coverage at each site such as Yes The proposed VHF antenna is omni-directional.
Omni-directional or directional, designed to give maximum coverage ports and sea
areas.
- Antenna unit shall operate over the frequency 156 - 163 MHz. Yes The proposed VHF antenna covers 144 - 165
MHz.
- Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) of the antenna shall be less than 1.5:1. Yes
- The gain of the Antenna unit shall not be less than 2.15 dBi. Yes
3.7.5.2. VHF Transceiver and Receiver Unit
- The transmitter output power shall be 12.5 W at high and 2 W at low. ITU-R M.1371-5 states that the output power
shall be 12.5 W and 1 W. The proposed base
station complies with the standard.
- The VHF transmitter shall be tunable over the range of 156 to 163 MHz without any Yes
change of elements.
- The channel spacing for the VHF transmitter shall be selectable between 25 kHz and ITU-R M.1371-5 states that the channel spacing
12.5 kHz without any change of elements. shall be 25 kHz (12.5 kHz is removed). The
proposed base station complies with the
standard.
- The Radio Access Protocol shall be Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA). Yes
- The Receiver sensitivity shall be -110 dBm or better at channel spacing 25 kHz and - Yes For 25 kHz
98 dBm at channel spacing 12.5 kHz.
- Channels default shall be CH 87B (161.975 MHz) and CH 88B (162.025 MHz). Yes
- The VHF transmitter output power shall be adjustable locally and remotely, 2/12.5 Yes
W tolerance within +/-20%.
3.7.5.3. GPS Receiver Unit
The GPS Receiver Sub-System shall provide time function to the site for the purpose of Yes
synchronization and time stamping.
3.7.5.4. Communication and Control Interface
The interface and protocol of the AIS system shall comply with IEEE standard. Yes
3.7.6. AIS Server Refer to CNSS-19-1031, Section 6.1 & 6.2
- AIS server shall be a server which installs a software solution that collects AIS Yes
messages, redistributes them, and decodes and stores AIS data in the database.
- AIS server shall allow AIS messages to easily, efficiently and reliably flow from one or Yes
more base stations to the VMC or to AIS network nodes (users, database, and/or other
networks).
- AIS server shall provide an operator or administrator the capability to configure it to Yes
pass along certain messages to certain nodes on a network.
- AIS server shall support multiple TCP server/client connections and also serial port Yes
connections which comply with IEEE to send and receive AIS messages.
 - AIS server shall have the capacity to support the processing and storage of the tide Yes Compliant with international standards for
gauge stations data. TCP/IP and NMEA data, the AIS-LSS (DataSwitch),
and the recording and playback software
(DataStore) support the processing and storage
of tide guage station data.
- AIS server shall perform as following functions when data from/to AIS base stations Yes
is passed to it:
-- Receiving and sending AIS messages to other servers or clients using TCP/IP Yes
protocol (e.g. through the internet);
-- Filtering AIS messages by MMSI numbers and by geographical coordinates Yes
(latitude/longitude);
-- Saving AIS messages into the database; and Yes
-- Ability to work as a service (e.g. when a computer is rebooted AIS server starts Yes
automatically).
3.7.7. Control and Monitor System Requirements
3.7.7.1. General
All AIS base stations shall have a Base Station Control Unit for remote and local Yes
maintenance, control and monitor. The interface and protocol of the Control Unit
shall comply with IEEE standard like TCP/IP.
3.7.7.2. Control and Monitor Performance Refer to CNSS-19-1031, Section 6.1
The VMC system shall have functionality for configuration of the AIS base station. The Yes
tool in the VMC system for configuration of the AIS base station shall be according to
standard IALA messages. The Control and monitor system shall provide the operator
at monitoring centre with the capability to control and diagnose the status of the AIS
base station as followed:
- Turn on/off radiation of AIS base station Yes
- Determine and monitor Transmit/Receive (Tx/Rx) mode for AIS channel Yes
- Control and monitor status of the parameters such as: Yes
-- Transmitter output power Yes
-- Frequency Yes
-- Bandwidth Yes
-- AIS channel capacity etc. Yes
- Generate alarms on Control and monitor screen Yes
- Others useful monitoring such as coverage performance monitor etc. Yes
- Turn on/off power to the AIS base station Yes
3.7.7.3. Diagnostics and Recording Refer to CNSS-19-1031, Section 6.1
The AIS base station system shall have diagnostics and monitoring functions and Yes
sg´hall have a function to record the failures and operational warnings.
1. Built In Integrity Test (BIIT) Yes
The ASM server shall have a BIIT functionality, which is complied with IALA A.124
recommendation Part V - Functionality of the ASM. The BIIT shall be running
continuously to monitor internal failure conditions and report status. Alarms and
status reports generated by the BIIT shall be displayed on the user interface and
distributed to the ASM via the AIS data transfer network. Alarms shall be
acknowledged from the ASM.
2. Other requirements
- Environment, Internal conditions
a) Any equipment installed in the equipment room at the site shall operate and
maintain full operational performance under the following conditions:
- Temperature: 15°C to 55°C The proposed AIS Base Station complies with the
requirement.
- Relative hunidity: 95% (non-condensing at 40°C) The proposed AIS Base Station complies with the
requirement.
- Environment, External conditions
a) Any equipment not installed in the equipment room(s) including antenna, low loss
cable or transmission line shall operate and maintain full operational performance
under following conditions:
-- Ambient Temperature: 10°C to 45°C The proposed VHF and GPS antennas comply
with the requirement.
-- Relative humidity: Up to 100% The proposed VHF and GPS antennas comply
with the requirement.
-- Rainfall condition: Up to 60 mm/h The proposed VHF and GPS antennas comply
with the requirement.
-- Wind resistance: ≥130 kph The proposed VHF and GPS antennas comply
with the requirement.
b) All external equipment antenna and transmission line shall be designed to resist the The proposed VHF and GPS antennas comply
effect of sea atmospheres. with the requirement.
- Power
Equipment items shall be able to operate with a power distribution network supplying The proposed AIS base station operates at single
a nominal line voltage of 3 phase 240 V +/-5% and frequency 50 Hz +/-5% or 48 VDC phase 240 V (50Hz) or at +24 VDC.
depending on the site.
- Safety precautions
 The bidder shall provide safety precautions to protect equipment and human in Responsibility of Local Partner.
relation to:
-- Radiation hazards Responsibility of Local Partner.
-- Electrical shock Responsibility of Local Partner.
-- Lightning strikes Responsibility of Local Partner.
3.7.8. Tower Responsibility of Local Partner.
Tower space is available at each site and available through co-siting agreement Responsibility of Local Partner.
between NMSA and the telecommunications provider. The successful bidder will be
required to complete a Method of Procedure (MOP) and Permit to Work (PTW) forms,
which must be submitted to Telikom PNG with copy to the MWSP at least 30 days in
advance of any site work, tests, viits or inspections. Sample forms are included in
Appendix 3.
In general, the remote sites have very limited access and large equipment will not Responsibility of Local Partner.
have access to the site. Providing certified cllimbers, safety equipment and safety
procedures are the responsibiity of the bidder.
3.7.9. Vessel Tracking and Geographic Display Requirements
The VMC system consists of two major parts namely VMC functions and sub-systems.
VMC functions are divided into two categories defined as operational and
supplemental functions. Sub-systems include sensors, communications and network,
workstations and servers, large screen displays, database, system software, and web
services.
3.7.9.1. Operational Functions
3.7.9.1.1. Surveillance
Surveillance shall include the following: Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4
- Observation: Detection and tracking of objects in the coverage area. Yes
- Identification: Assignment of identity from various sources (for example manual Yes
input from traffic view, from the information system view and from an AIS
transponder) to a tracked object.
3.7.9.1.2. Track Presentation Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.1
- The system shall use input from one or more sensors to update the track in real-time Yes
upon receipt of updated information.
- The system shall be capable to indicate additional vessel status. Yes
- The system shall support track marking for special attention. Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4
- The system shall correlate tracks, and fuse multiple sensor information into a Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.1
composite picture.
3.7.9.1.3. Track Identification
- The system shall support automatic and manual identification mechanism. Yes
- The system shall support provide a mechanism for resolving identificaiton conflict. Yes

- The system shall correlate all tracks and sensor information. Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.1
3.7.9.1.4. Track Maintenance
- The system shall support automatic and manual track initiation mechanism. Yes
- The system shall support dead reckoning mechanisms. Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.1
3.7.9.1.5. Situation Tools
The system shall support display measurement tools as:
- Bearing/distance line: Determining bearing and distance between objects and/or Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.1
locations.
- Geographical position: Marking a geographic position on the map. Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.1
- Position find: Finding a geographical position from coordinate input, for example, a Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.1
position report from a vessel and moving the focus of the display to that location.

- Closest Point of Approach (CPA): Traffic situation evaluation for two tracks, or a Yes
track to a fixed object or area.
3.7.9.1.6. Alert Management
The system shall contain a number of automatic alerting functions to warn for Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.5
violation of navigation rules such as:
- Entering restricted areas, Yes
- ENC based grounding Prediction, Yes
- Track loss, and Yes
- AIS data-tracks matching use criteria should provide an alert. Yes
Examples:
- Tracks reporting speed above or below a selected amount. Yes
- Tracks reporting a course within a selected range. Yes
- Tracks reporting a name matching a selected name. Yes
- Tracks reporting an MMSI matching a selected MMSI. Yes
- Tracks reporting cargo matching selected cargo criteria. Yes

- The system shall support an audible alert setting. Yes

- The system shall provide a visual alert setting. Yes
- The system shall support alert configuration settings. Yes
- The system shall provide capability to create new types of alerts with any alerting Yes
criteria.
- Alerts must be easily acknowledged and silenced. Yes
 - The display should provide an indication of silenced or suppressed alerts. Yes
- Alerts must be configurable by the supervisor, adminitrator or properly credentialed Yes
operator.
3.7.9.1.7. Vessel Data Management Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.3
- The system shall allow the operator to create/modify vessel data. Yes
- The system shall support the use of vessel databases for identification and reference Yes
purposes.
- The system shall support Lloyd's Shipping Information Database (LSID). Yes
- The system shall enable efficient query and inspection user interfaces for the user to Yes
retrieve and inspect the existing data.
3.7.9.1.8. Statistical Reporting
- The system shall support full audit trail of changes made to the data tables. Yes The proposed solution provides the
administrator of the system with a variety of
audit logging options. Refer to CNSS-19-1031,
section 6.1.3
- The system shall be able to generate reports by using Graphic User Interface (GUI) to Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.3
queries, filters and sorts on any information which can be customized and allow the
user to specify a date interval.
3.7.9.1.9. User Interface Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.1.3
User Access, Role and Profile Yes
User Access Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.1.3
- The system shall support authentication mechanism for accessing the system. Yes
Role Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.1.3
- The system shall assign user roles such as Operator, Supervisor, Yes
Maintainer/Technician or Administrator which defines the functions than can be
accessed and the information that is prsented. An operator role also includes an area
of responsibility.
- The system shall only present alerts to the role which is responsible for the area in Yes
which the alert occurs.
- Only the System Administrator shall be authorized to change user roles in the Yes
system.
Profile Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.1.3
- The system shall maintain a user profile per role. Yes
- A user profile shall contain user specific settings such as:
-- Settings of geographical window preferences Yes
-- Alert settings Yes
- The Administrator shall be able to set the configuration options for each working Yes
person.
- The user shall be able to save a user profile and to restore a previously saved profile. Yes

3.7.9.1.10. Traffic Displays Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4

- A display mapping graphics, analytical graphics, and overlay informatin shall be Yes
provided to enable a VMC operator to have a concise picture of the geographical
features, waterways, and areas of interest.
- The traffic display shall have extensive support to display chart, map, radar video, Yes
Electro-Optical/ Infrared (EO/IR)-image (optional), and tracks/objects.
- The system shall support English language. Yes
- The system shall update actual traffic situation shown in Traffic Window in real- Yes
time.
- The operator shall be able to open, move, resize and close Additional Traffic Yes
Windows.
- The system shall allow the following operations on the display such as:
-- zoom in and zoom out, Yes
-- pan in any directionj, Yes
-- undo / redo, Yes
- The system shall present the actual date and time in local time. Yes
- The traffic situation shall allow the presentation of multiple background maps. The Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.8
system shall allow selection and deselection of background maps.
- The display shall allow the operator to use short-cut keys for the functions that are Yes
pften used.
3.8.9.1.11. Electronic Navigational Charts
- The system shall be capable of presenting layered Electronic Navigational Charts Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.8
(ENCs) in the International Hydrographic Office (IHO) S57 format as a background to
the traffic situation. Presentation of ENCs shall conform to the IHO S52 version 4
standard and IEC 61174 and IEC 62288.
- The system shall allow selectin of standardized S52 color schemes. Yes
- The loade charts should cover all PNG waters. Responsibility of Local Partner.
- If there is not currently available electronic chart in S57 format for the area Responsibility of Local Partner.
proposed, the supplier shall describe and provide a suitable substitute, which should
comply with IHO S-100.
- The system shall be able to show chart and map data both Vector and Raster Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.8
formats.
- The system shall support WGS-84 datum. Yes
 - The system shall support the use of newly delivered ENC chart updates. The System Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.8
Administrator of the VMC system shall be able to update the ENC chart information.
The operator will choose the moment when these updates must be incorporated in
the display.
- The system shall support ENC configuration settings. Yes
User Object Editor Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.8
- The system shall provide map editor to edit background map. Yes
- The editor shall contain object types such as:
-- polylines Yes
-- polygons Yes
-- text string, or Yes
-- marker (symbols). Yes
- Map object shall be able to be:
-- added Yes
-- moved Yes
-- removed Yes
-- combined, or Yes
-- changed attributes. Yes
3.7.10. Communications & Network
Communication, both VMC to PSS and PSS to VMC, is a fundamental service to support
VMC operations. It provides VMC operators and allied parties with prompt assessment
of the situation developed in the marine area of responsibility as well as the ability to
collect/distribute timely information to/from VMC customers about area activities as
well as in any incident and/or emergency.
The system consists of:
- networking (Wi-Fi LAN, WAN, etc.), Responsibility of Local Partner.
- telecommunication link (Fiber-Optic, Ethernet and V-SAT), and Responsibility of Local Partner.
- voice/text communications between PSS and the VMC. Responsibility of Local Partner.
3.7.11. Supplemental Functions Responsibility of Local Partner.
3.7.11.1. Control and Monitoring Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.1
The system shall provide Control and Monitoring System for supporting the Yes
maintenance engineers to ensure the operational availability of the system. The
system shall provide fully detailed diagnostics and performance parameters of all
system components.
AIS Base Station Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.1.1
- The system shall provide AIS Overview for presenting the status of the base stations Yes
at several locations.
- The system shall provide AIS base station control items such as:
-- Basic functions Yes
-- Regions Yes
-- Report rates Yes
-- Datalink Yes
-- Text and Alarms Yes
- The system shall allow the user to make changes in the configuration of the AIS base Yes
station permanent, so that they persist after a base station reboot.
3.7.11.2. Messaging
General Requirement
- The system shall allow for messaging between workstation and pssible other parties. Responsibility of Local Partner.

- The messaging system shall support the transmission and reception of AIS test Responsibility of Local Partner.
messages and SMS services.
- Messages shall be stored centrally on a database. Responsibility of Local Partner.
- The messaging system shall be extendable and provide support for the following: Responsibility of Local Partner.
-- Restricted E-mail capability Responsibility of Local Partner.
-- Instant Messages Responsibility of Local Partner.
-- Pointer and Bearing Responsibility of Local Partner.
-- Command & Control type messages Responsibility of Local Partner.
- The system shall support the concept of messaging folders for easy management of Responsibility of Local Partner.
messages such as:
-- Inbox, outbox etc. Responsibility of Local Partner.
- The system shall support the concept of message acknowledges if the Responsibility of Local Partner.
communication system supports acknowledgements.
- The system shall support the oncept of a message address book. Responsibility of Local Partner.
AIS Text Messaging Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.2
- The system shall provide AIS Text Message window for the VMC operator with the Yes
capability to receive, compose, send and print AIS text messages to and from AIS
equipped vessels. This window shall also be used to reply to emergency messages that
have been received.
- The system shall enable each operator to select whether they want an audible alarm Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.6
to alert them that atext message has been received, and they can also have the
message window automatically appear on the display when the text message is
received.
 - The system shall provide several controls to the operator to tailor the messaging
exchange based upon the information being transferred. Some of the parameters are:

-- The message may be periodically repeated or only sent once. It is is sent Yes
periodically, then the operator shall be able to select an end time after which the
message will be cancelled.
-- The message may be sent to all ships, a specific ship, or to a specified area. If it Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.4.2
is sent to a specific ship, then the operator shall be able to choose the ship from a list
provided in the window, If it is to be sent to a specific area, than a dialog box will ask
the operator to enter the area.
-- Choice of pre-stored or 'Standard' messages in a list format. Yes
-- The received messages can be filtered so that only the messages received from Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.2.1.3
vessels within a particular operator's area of interest are displayed to that operator,
thus minimizing unnecessary interruptions.
-- The system shall facilitate the response process for the operator by providing Yes
automatically chosen items such as 'Send Emergency Response' in case an emergency
message needed to be replied.
SMS Messaging (Optional)
- The system shall provide SMS messaging for the VMC operator with the capability to No
compose, send and print text messages to related officers/agents.
- The SMS may be used to notify VMC operator that email and/or fax messages sent No
by the operator have already bee received.
- The system shall use standard hardware for mobile accessing. No
- The system shall allow heterogeneous mobile devices environment. No
- The system shall facilitate the operator by providing features such as: No
-- Auto-Sending which can be enable/disable No
-- Pre-selected Event driven messaging types (configurable) No
-- Pre-selected text messages (configurable) No
-- Pre-selectable information from database (configurable) No
-- Pre-selected user group (configurable) No
3.7.11.3. Training Simulator Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.5
Training Simulator (Optional)
- The system shall be possible to train operators to use the system using off-line Yes
simulations.
- The system shall be possible to exetcise operational aspects of the operator work by Yes
using pre-defined scenarios.
- The system shall be possible to pre-define training scenarios with respect to Yes
situation picture.
- The system shall be possible to define objects for the training simulator such as:
-- Restricted areas Yes
-- Vessels Yes
-- Vessel movements Yes
- The system shall enable the system to be operated with an instructor workstation as Yes
well as a training workstation.
- The system shall be possible for the instructor to manually override the pre-defined Yes
scenario.
- The system shall be possible to generate random traffic to the simulation in order to Yes
similar general traffic.
- The system shall be possible to log the training session. Yes
- The system shall be possible to replay the training session. Yes
- The system shall allow the instructor to eliminate the simulated tacks, modify their Yes
characteristics or define other different tracks in order to create the most appropriate
situations to train the operators.
3.7.11.4. Information Management & Data Processing
Information management is the core function of the VMC. It is the collection and
management of information (e.g. vessel detection, vessel movements, vessel data)
from various sources and the distribution of that information to VMC customers.
Depending on the type of information needed communications will be done via direct
data interchange, printed report, or Web Services.
Information is regularly managed by and disseminated across computer netwroks and
by other electronic means. This requires complex and powerful resources, data
processing and software. With the latest distributed computing technology, data can
be processed simultaneously on two or more computers that are communicating with
each other over a network. This arrangement is drastically more fault tolerant,
scalable, and more powerful than many combinations of stand-alone computer
systems. Various hardware and software architectures can be used for distributed
computing.
The 'Centralized database' architecture shall be used in the VMC system. It enables
distributed computing to be done without any form of direct inter-process
communication, by utilizing a shared database.
3.7.11.5. Data Filtering and Forwarding
 The information transmitted from the remote sensors will be routed to the Data Yes Refer to CNSS-19-1031, section 6.2.1.3
Center and presented for local database storage. The VMC users will access the data
via an operator display and may add value to the sensor data by updating it with
additional attribute values. The system shall provide the capability to filter and
exchange data with other systems. Sensitive information must be protected and
secured.
3.8. Statement of Work
3.8.1. Contractor's Services
The Contractor will perform the following services: Responsibility of Local Partner.
Provide necessary equipment: Responsibility of Local Partner.
The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment for a fully operating system that Responsibility of Local Partner.
complies with this document.
Coordinate and Schedule Installation Activities: Responsibility of Local Partner.
The Contractor shall coordinate installation activities with the MWSP. The Contractor Responsibility of Local Partner.
shall also liaise with Telikom PNG for approval of the installations by completing and
submitting Method of Procedure (MOP) and Permit to Work (PWT) forms for each
site. Samples are included as Appendix 4 and Appendix 5, respectively.

Provide shipping of equipment and transportation of personnel: Responsibility of Local Partner.

The Contractor shall account for transportation of equipment to the proper Responsibility of Local Partner.
destination. Equipment for the remote site shall be shipped by most reliable and
economical means. Equipment for the VMC should be shipped to Port Moresby, Papua
New Guinea. The Contractor will be responsible for the shipment of the equipment to
the remote sites and must closely coordinate the delivery schedule with MWSP and
the telecommunications owner. The Contractor shall provide transportation of the
necessary personnel, tools and supplies to complete the installation at each site.

Conduct Factory Testing: Responsibility of Local Partner.

The Contractor shall conduct Factory testing for all items destined for shipping to Responsibility of Local Partner.
Papua New Guinea and major components to be installed at the VMC. The
Contractor/Supplier shall provide three weeks advance notification of factory tests to
the project manager designted by MWSP. The Contractor shall provide costings and
cater in their bid for two officers to attend the FAT.
Provide Warranty and Maintenance: Responsibility of Local Partner.
The Contractor shall provide a minimum one-year warranty for euipment and labor. Responsibility of Local Partner.
The Contractor shall also plan for a follow-up evaluation of each installed site at least
once during the first year following installation. This visit will be considered separate
from any warranty work and scheduling will be initiated by MWSP. The warranty
period will include an update of software and firmware, it any, at no additional cost. It
there is a system failure during the warranty period, the Contractor will provide
remote support to local maintenance staff, if possible, at no additional cost. The
Contractor shall provide an estimate of annual maintenance costs and provide a
maintenance plan that covers annual maintenance requirements. The maintenance
plan should extend for 10 years. The Contractor shall monitor operation and provide
evaluation of the system for at least one year.

Provide documentation: Responsibility of Local Partner.

The Contractor shall provide sufficient documentation for the operations and Responsibility of Local Partner.
maintenance of all systems. All documentation including technical and operational
documents must be presented at least 30 days prior to installation. Draft design
drawings and installation plans must be presented at least 45 days prior to
installation. All documentation must be approved by the Contracting Officer or his
officially appointed representative prior to installation. Final documents and as-built
drawings must be delivered within 20 days of a successful Systems Operations
Verification Test (SOVT).
Conduct a Systems Operations Verification Test (SOVT): Responsibility of Local Partner.
The Contractor shall provide a draft SOVT plan and exercise the plan in the presence Responsibility of Local Partner.
of duly appointed representatives of the MWSP. The draft SOVT plan must be
provided 45 days prior to installation and must be approved by the Contracting Officer
or his officially appointed representative prior to the SOVT. The SOVT will test the
individual features of the AIS service and prove the successful operation of each site
ensuring that all data is being transmitted and received. The Contractor shall liaise
with the service provider (Telikom PNG) to ensure read site telecommunications and
electrical supply systems are operational and ready. Either AIS vessels of opportunity
may be used or a properly oufitted AIS test platform will be arranged by the bidder.
Upon successful completion of the SOVT, the AIS site's operational configuration will
be set, and with approval of NMSA the site will be fully commissioned.

Provide Initial Operations and Maintenance Training: Responsibility of Local Partner.

 The Contractor must document and provide sufficient operations and maintenance Responsibility of Local Partner.
training to enable the operator to safely and effectively begin operations and maintain
the system upon successful completion of the SOVT. Training must also include basic
troubleshooting, repair, and system configuration training. System back up and
restoration training shall also beincluded. A comprehensive manual must be provided
in both hard copy (paper), one per site, and a common electronic format, such
Portable Document Format (PDF), one per site.
3.8.2 Independent Contractor Responsibility of Local Partner.
The Contractor shall work as an independent contractor. The MWSP will provide Responsibility of Local Partner.
appropriate contract management, but that does not constitute a supervisory
relationship to the Contractor. Contractor workers are prohibited from supervising
MWSP emplyees or from direct supervision by a MWSP employee. Prohibited
supervision tasks include conducting an MWSP Employee Performance Evaluation,
preparing and/or approving a MWSP timesheet, administering employee discipline,
and similar supervisory actions.
Contract workers shall not be given MWSP office space unless expressly provided for Responsibility of Local Partner.
below, and in no case shall such space be provided for over 36 months without
specific authorization from the MWSP Project Manager.
The MWSP will not provide space in MWSP offices for performance of this work. Responsibility of Local Partner.
Contractors will perform most work from their own office space or the field. Some
project work may require the Contractor to be on-site at MWSP offices. This benefits
the MWSP to assure access, communications, efficiency, and coordination.

The Contractor is responsible for providing meals and lodging for workers. No meals Responsibility of Local Partner.
or lodging will be provided by the MWSP or any government partner agencies.

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3.9. Technical Documentation

Refer to Scope of Work/Technical Requirements (3.6).
Technical documentation for supplier reference: Technical and User Manuals are included for
products delivered by CNS Systems.

1) Mandatory documentation:
Software/Firmware documentation:
- Program specifications
- User Manuals, and
- Program Maintenance Manuals
Technical Manuals (including circuit diagrams)
- Field Unit
- Backup Data Logger, and
- Each additional environmental sensor
2) User Manuals
- Field Unit
- Backup Data Logger, and
- Each additional environmental sensor
Test Reports (including FAT and SAT, involving Employer's representatives as See the Quotation CNSS-19-1034
necessary) for each component must be supplied.