Abu Dhabi Ports implements digital vessel management system

Abu Dhabi Ports said that with the new vessel management system, vessels arriving at any commercial port in Abu Dhabi will be able to processes needed formalities and exchange unified digital information with the port community.    Abu Dhabi Ports, the operator and manager of the ports and the Khalifa Industrial Zone in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, said it has launched its digital vessel management system, providing customers and stakeholders complete automation of all vessel management processes and services through its port community system, Maqta Gateway.
   With the new vessel management system, vessels arriving at any commercial port in Abu Dhabi will be able to processes needed formalities and exchange unified digital information with the port community.
   The system covers various services including vessel registration, voyage declaration, vessel call requests, as well as requesting port clearance, marine services, berth shifting and more.
   “The vessel management system provides community stakeholders with an efficient tool that will improve and facilitate the way they conduct their business by integrating all vessel management operations and services through the port community system,” said Dr. Noura Al Dhaheri, General Manager of Maqta Gateway.
   “Our team has conducted extensive research and studies to improve the traditional vessel management operations through utilizing best-in-class practices, which were then adjusted to the local industry needs before being implemented to all of our commercial ports,” she added. “We look forward to celebrating more milestones in the future.”