In order to protect both vessels and landing docks, a real-time, efficient berthing and warning system was developed. This real-time BAS (berthing aid system) continuously detects the position of the vessels and uses embedded computers to collect and send the data pertaining to the vessel's position to a large display on the dock and to the control center simultaneously. This allows operators to manage the berthing and unberthing of the ships in a smooth and timely manner. In addition, the operators can send pre-warnings, which allow time for action to be taken before it is too late.
The latest system employs infrared rays to detect the speed and distance of the vessel and then Moxa's IA240-T embedded computer relays this information to a dock display in real-time. At the same time, the IA240-T will send this information along with humidity and temperature readings back to the control center.