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vessel estimated time of departure

Definitions

vessel estimated time of departure (Information Flow): The estimated date and time when a vessel is expected to depart from a terminal or port berth. This information supports terminal operations planning, berth utilization management, cargo handling coordination, and downstream transport scheduling.

Freight Distribution and Logistics Center (Source Physical Object): The 'Freight Distribution and Logistics Center' provides intermodal logistics support and support for the efficient distribution of freight across transport systems and modes. This can include consolidation arrangements, warehousing, information sharing systems, and consignor-to-consignee intermodal shipping arrangements. These capabilities may be provided as part of intermodal fleet management activities or can be provided by an independent logistics specialist.

These systems may also include centralized platforms that coordinate vessel operations, cargo documentation, ground transport reservations, and operational information exchange among vessels, terminals, cargo owners, transport operators, and other port stakeholders to support efficient and coordinated port and intermodal freight operations.

Vessel Systems (Destination Physical Object): 'Vessel Systems' resides on a vessel and provides the processing, storage, and communications functions that support vessel operations. A vessel is a general classification of maritime vehicles that includes ships, barges, and boats. In ARC-IT we are focused on vessels that provide marine transport of cargo, including containerized cargo, bulk cargo, and vehicles.

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This triple is associated with the following Functional Objects:

This Triple is described by the following Functional View Data Flows:

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This Triple has the following triple relationships:

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Communication Solutions

  • No communications solutions identified.

    • Characteristics

    CharacteristicValue
    Time Context Recent
    Spatial Context Regional
    Acknowledgement True
    CardinalityUnicast
    InitiatorSource
    AuthenticableTrue
    EncryptFalse


    InteroperabilityDescription
    RegionalInteroperability throughout the geopolitical region is highly desirable, but if implemented differently in different transportation management jurisdictions, significant benefits will still accrue in each jurisdiction. Regardless, this Information Flow Triple should be implemented consistently within a transportation jurisdiction (i.e., the scope of a regional architecture).

    Security

    Information Flow Security
      Confidentiality Integrity Availability
    Rating Low Moderate Low
    Basis This information can be computed based on observation. Will be used for planning, so should be correct and timely. If incorrect could have an outsize ripple effect, but the lead time here is large given vessel speeds, thus MODERATE integrity and LOW availability. Will be used for planning, so should be correct and timely. If incorrect could have an outsize ripple effect, but the lead time here is large given vessel speeds, thus MODERATE integrity and LOW availability.


    Security CharacteristicsValue
    AuthenticableTrue
    Encrypt False