National Automatic Identification System Implemented On Indian Coast Line

India has implemented the National Automatic Identification System network built by the Saab in collaboration with Elcome marine service. With 74 lighthouses now fitted with Saab systems, the National Automatic Information System (NAIS) provides coverage to entire Indian Coast. “We have been using the system as part of acceptance trials for the past six months and are very pleased with the performance. The NAIS network has suitable interfaces have already been incorporated for adding radar, cameras and other sensors. The system has already been integrated with existing radar and AIS in the country to provide a holistic overview of the coastal maritime domain. The NAIS network would thus play a vital role in meeting the long term coastal surveillance needs of India”, says Mr. P.P Sinha, Deputy Director General and Nodal Officer (NAIS) at DGLL. Magnus Persson, VP Operations, Saab TransponderTech, said, “This project along with the co-operations we already have makes India an even more important long term market for Saab. The NAIS has been integrated with Gulf of Kachchh (GOK) VTMS network. The NAIS has been integrated with a Terma radar part of GOK VTMS to provide a Common Operating Picture (COP) with radar and AIS target correlated”.