Because of the importance of coordination in the marine industry, more efforts are put into creating an information exchange system that allows better coordination.
Fremont, CA: In any industry, collaborating and aligning with each other is essential for a seamless operation. And information exchange is one of the ways to do that. Through effective communication between different bodies of an industry, there is a stream of knowledge that stops stagnation from seeping in. And information exchange is just as crucial in the maritime sector.
Here are four advantages of information exchange in the maritime industry:
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Greater safety of ships
An effective information exchange system enables optimized coordination between the ships, thus improving the safety of ships. In maritime accidents, this system allows quick exchange of information, which will help reach the ship sooner. It can also be helpful in cases such as a ship or pirate attack where it becomes challenging for a ship to interact independently.
Better coordination
Information exchange provides an improved collaboration between ships which is essential for any ship that is sailing, no matter the purpose. Because of the importance of coordination in the marine industry, more efforts are put into creating an information exchange system that enables better coordination.
This system includes features to tackle piracy and armed robbery. It enables coordination in every situation to prevent a piracy attack.
Sharing information and experiences
A maritime information exchange system exchanges not only knowledge but also important experiences. This helps mariners learn from each other's experience, get valuable details from other mariner's about their expeditions on dealing with different maritime accidents and other situations that add more to their knowledge.
Providing a proper boundary from such information exchange in the maritime industry can open opportunities for improved learning experiences for mariners.
Improved trade
In an information exchange system, the shared information can include cargo information about ships departing from different ports, scheduling connecting ships, and more. This will help ships communicate better and enhance the trade.
