ABSTRACT

Data transmission of messages by ship reporting in the RIS system Management Centre has following tasks [2.4]: 1 Facilitation of data structure transfer with EDI (

Electronic Data Interchange) standards. 2 Exchange of information between inland naviga-

tion partners. 3 Sending dynamic information on a voyage at the

same time to many participants. 4 Consistent use of the EDIFAC standard (Elec-

tronic Data Interchange for Administration) 5 Inland traffic management. 6 Transfer of complete information on locks and

bridges and calamity situation. 7 Loading / unloading management and container

terminal operation monitoring. 8 Border crossing control. 9 Services to passengers of inland ships.