Progress and Lessons Learned in Developing Korea AtoN Information Management System for S-201 Implementation

Abstract

Since the S-201 Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Information standard was established in 2019 (Version 1.0, which was approved), the revision of the S-201 standard was finalized (Version 1.1.0) at the ARM 16 and is currently undergoing a continuous revision process, leading up to the release of Version 1.3 at the ARM 19. The S-201 standard is becoming increasingly important as the international maritime digitalization trend continues. As a result, Korea is improving its AtoN information management system with the aim of implementing the S-201 standard. This presentation will describe the current status of the improvement of Korea's AtoN information management system to implement the S-201 standard, along with the newly developed system (referred to as the Smart AtoN Information Management System). Specifically, we would like to share the main features and development issues, such as major problems encountered in improving the information management system, how they were overcome, how to verify the reliability of information, and Korea's major plans for implementing the S-201 standard in the future. Furthermore, we want to attempt converting the S-201 Implementation Guidance currently contained in the Annexes into a new Technical Guideline and would like to receive comments on the draft Technical Guideline at this workshop.