Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated that they commissioned NAVTEX, which was developed by ASELSAN domestically and abroad, within the scope of the Marine Communication Systems Modernization Project.
Uraloğlu emphasized that the system provides an automatic messaging facility that allows important information about maritime safety, navigation and weather conditions to be conveyed to seafarers, and informed that the project will be carried out in two phases in accordance with the contract signed with ASELSAN became.
Recalling that the installation of the operation center and NAVTEX stations, which is the first phase of the project, began in May 2023, Uraoğlu said, “At the end of 2024, the temporary acceptance tests of the project were successfully completed and the NAVTEX news began.” will be broadcast via the new national and national system from 2025. The project will ensure the security of maritime communications.” “It was an important step for the maritime industry with the aim of increasing its efficiency and productivity,” gave his assessment.
Minister Uraloğlu stated that the modernization of three train stations will be carried out in the second phase, which will be completed at the end of 2025.
Indispensable in dangerous and emergency situations
Stating that NAVTEX can send text messages in the international 518 kHz and national 490 kHz frequency bands in accordance with the standards set by the International Telecommunications Union, Uraloğlu explained that the system provides seafarers with access to important information for safe navigation.
Stating that the announcements were broadcast by four NAVTEX channels in Turkey, Uraloğlu said:
“The system provides seafarers with emergency notifications for rescue operations or dangerous situations, meteorological warnings for storms and similar situations, navigational warnings such as coast guard and channel status, as well as maritime and safety-related information. NAVTEX messages are received automatically on sea vessels.” Receiver devices and the receivers are “They constantly listen to this data to receive all important messages in predetermined regions.” With the updates made as part of the project, the new infrastructure will provide a secure, efficient and fast NAVTEX service provided. “
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