Summary: AIS is the acronym for “Automatic Identification System”, an identification system for ships that allows them to transmit their identity, position, course, speed and other data to nearby vessels and the competent authorities in the area. All this is done through a common VHF radio channel.However, despite its availability and obvious usefulness, AIS data […]

Summary: Since January 1, 2020, in accordance with the IMO 2020 rule, the global limit for the sulfur content of vessel fuel will be reduced to 0.50% (from the current 3.50%). The ultimate responsibility for controlling and correctly applying this limit lies with the Governments and national authorities of the member States that are part […]

Summary: Ports are essential allies for the development and growth of the Blue Economy as they are the physical interface where all industries and sectors related to the oceans, seas and coasts can converge, both those based in the marine environment (maritime transport, fishing, energy generation) and those based on land (ports, shipyards, aquaculture on […]

The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) participates in the Smart Mobility Analytics (SMA) project, aimed at developing a system based on cameras and artificial intelligence, through the application of advanced detection algorithms based on neural networks, capable of analyzing passenger and vehicle flows. The resulting product is an integrated mobility management system […]

Summary: The Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) participates in the VIPE project, focused on developing a tool for managing the risk and vulnerability of port infrastructure through the application of Synthetic Aperture Radar Differential Interferometry technology (DInSAR for its acronym in English) and artificial intelligence algorithms. The project, which has a grant […]

Summary: The project is part of the objective of the Port of Algeciras to become a Hub for Digitalization and Logistics Innovation and, specifically, within the set of technological projects that will allow to possess an Advanced Digital Platform for Port Orchestration. The project is developed in collaboration with the start-up NextPort, invested by the […]

Summary: This project is part of the FIWARE ZONE IoT Challenge and is developed by the start-up HOPU, winner of the challenge entitled “Advanced platform for environmental management and sustainability in the Port of Algeciras” in the 2020 edition. The scope of the pilot project consists of the development of a solution based on Artificial […]

Summary: APBA participates in the European Project EPICENTER, focused on allowing a seamless transport of goods, focusing especially on the technological and operational opportunities that the Physical Internet, synchro-modal operations and other disruptive technologies such as Hyperloop, Industry 4.0 and autonomous vehicles provide. The project, funded by the Horizon Europe 2020 programme and with a […]

Summary: With our PROAS project, we aim to develop a Ship & Infrastructure Operations Forecasting System.  The system is to be based on a predictive safety and efficiency tool for port operations that can assess the physical environment, the planning of ship calls to port and scheduled operations. Due to the fact that there are […]

Summary: Currently, the Algeciras Port operates a port community system (entitled Teleport 1.0) that offers a series of services to the port community and comprises of two big blocks: Services directed to vessels (Teleport port services) and services directed to heavy truck traffic (Teleport heavy traffic). The Algeciras Port Authority (hereafter APBA) considers that the […]