Total Maritime Solutions, S.L. Awarded Contract for the Supply and Installation of "Paperless" ECDIS System on Fisheries and Oceanographic Research Vessels

The contract, with a base value of €266,000, encompasses not only the installation of these advanced systems but also the management of annual licences, inspections, and maintenance to guarantee peak performance

Total Maritime Solutions, S.L. (TMS) has been awarded a contract to supply, install, manage licenses, and maintain Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) in "paperless" mode, as approved by IMO-SOLAS. This project will be executed on the vessels Vizconde de Eza, Emma Bardán, and Miguel Oliver, managed by Tecnologías y Servicios Agrarios S.A., S.M.E., M.P. (TRAGSATEC).

These vessels, dedicated to oceanographic and fisheries research, are equipped with state-of-the-art technology for precise navigation and the collection of essential scientific data. Implementing the ECDIS system will enable the vessels to comply with international regulations mandating the transition to paperless electronic navigation by 2026. This will optimise the digitialisation of nautical charts, route plans, manuals, and regulatory updates, ensuring safe and efficient navigation for both national and international missions.

The contract, with a base value of €266,000, encompasses not only the installation of these advanced systems but also the management of annual licences, inspections, and maintenance to guarantee peak performance. Furthermore, technical audits and periodic calibrations will be performed to ensure that the ECDIS systems meet high maritime industry standards and maintain the operational integrity necessary for safe and accurate research operations.

This project highlights TMS’s commitment to technological innovation in the maritime sector, reinforcing its leadership in advanced electronic navigation solutions and contributing to the sustainable development and operational efficiency of research vessels.