Accurate and secure synchronisation in ports and ships

Time servers and clocks for ports and ships

The maritime transport is an essential pillar of global economy, representing about 90% of international trade. This sector lies on the complex coordination of ships, ports, logistic services and multiple stakeholders to allow smooth and secure transportation of goods across the world.

The maritime sector includes many activities, with each having specific requirements. In this context, accurate time synchronisation and distribution are essential elements to ensure ultra-secure operation and guarantee the operational efficiency of maritime operations.

The importance of having reliable sources for synchronising time servers in port and ship infrastructures

Time synchronisation in a maritime environment is paramount for ensuring the safety, the efficiency and the coordination of all operations. Control and positioning systems rely on accurate time synchronisation and distribution to determine the exact positions of ships. Errors can increase the risk of collisions, accidents and have disastrous consequences.

Ports, installations and port hubs require exact time coordination in order to manage traffic, operations and logistics effectively. Reliable synchronisation helps optimise port operations and minimise costs.

Besides, communications between structures and equipment (ships, control centres, ports, and so on) must be synchronised to guarantee accurate and timely transmission of information. This is paramount for coordinating operations, managing emergencies and ensuring crew and passenger safety.

Indeed, time synchronisation is essential for communication and safety on board. Maritime communication systems rely on accurate time synchronisation to operate efficiently. This enables to make sure that information on ship location and status are accurate, thus providing quick response in the case of emergency.

Cyberattacks can target the systems of these infrastructures in order to disrupt maritime operations. Having reliable and secure synchronisation sources allow the risk of intrusions to be reduced and the integrity of systems to be guaranteed within ports and ships.

This is an essential element for guaranteeing smooth operations, passenger safety and the efficient coordination of equipment.

Time synchronisation

In the maritime transport sector, time synchronisation is not limited to managing ship individual operations. It also operates internationally, thus involving coordination between different time zones, operators and port infrastructures.

Accurate time synchronisation enables shipping companies to coordinate their fleets across different oceans and continents, while ensuring that all ships and ports involved in the supply chain operate together.

Such uniformity is crucial in order to avoid communication errors, optimise transit times and reduce operational costs, while guaranteeing that operations are carried out within the time allowed.

By adopting rigorous time synchronisation, key players of the maritime transport can enhance their efficiency, reliability and competitiveness on the international market.

Time servers for reliable synchronisation in ships and ports

Time servers are paramount to the proper operation and safety of port infrastructures. They ensure accuracy and reliability, allowing precise synchronisation of clocks in ships, control systems and platforms.

These time servers enable operators to guarantee accurate navigation and positioning, thus reducing delays and ensuring passenger and crew safety. Providing an exact time reference helps operations to run smoothly, and increase the global efficiency of the maritime network. Besides, it allows detection and fast responsiveness to incidents, thus reducing risks for passengers and crews.

Gorgy Time time servers have been designed to operate under difficult maritime environments while being robust and reliable, thus guaranteeing continuous operation even under extreme conditions. This includes resistance to temperature variations, humidity and vibrations.

Systems have built-in advanced security protocols. Data security is paramount to prevent incidents and disruptions in maritime operations.

By using time servers, ships and infrastructures on ports can guarantee efficient coordination of their operations.

Using an NTP time server for synchronising computer systems on board ships

Gorgy Time offers this innovative solution for any new installation equipped with an Ethernet network.

An NTP (Network Time Protocol) time server is used for synchronising systems on board ships by providing an accurate and consistent time reference to all connected devices.

Systems on board ships connect to the NTP time server via the network. The time server receives time signals from reliable sources such as GPS satellites.

The NTP server distributes the exact time to all connected devices such as navigation and communication systems, sensors, control systems and clocks. Each device adjusts its time base to the time distributed by the NTP server, thus ensuring perfect synchronisation between all systems on board.

The use of an NTP time server in the maritime transport features significant advantages for operations. It synchronises automatically the clocks of all electronic equipment on board ships, thus ensuring that all operations are aligned with the same time reference.

Analogue and digital clocks for ships and ports

Analogue and digital clocks are essential since they provide accurate time references for ships.

Commercial, fishing, or pleasure ships and boats as well as port infrastructures benefit greatly from the use of analogue and digital clocks both for indoor and outdoor use.

These clocks are not limited to displaying the time, but they often synchronise with navigation and communication systems, thus guaranteeing maximum time accuracy.

Analogue clock for better time readability in boats

With their classic dials and traditional display, analogue clocks are quick and easy to read for both passengers and personnel in control and logistics platforms.

In multiple application fields, the quality of the HANDI®range of analogue clocks is a reference in terms of accuracy, readability and robustness. They have been installed in many infrastructures since their design meets visibility and reliability needs required by this sector.

Digital clocks for modern design in ships

Digital clocks offer increased visibility thanks to their digital display. Their capacity to display time with extreme accuracy is paramount to the precise coordination of schedules.

Installed both in control rooms for the crew and in halls and passenger areas, these clocks harmoniously fit into their respective environment. Their modern design and enhanced visibility ensure that all users read the time quickly and easily, thus contributing to the efficient management of maritime operations.

By integrating accurate time synchronisation solutions such as the ones offered by Gorgy Time, ships can enhance their safety, optimise their operations and ensure better management of resources.

Gorgy Time is a leader in supplying highly accurate time synchronisation solutions in different sectors, including the maritime transport. Gorgy Time clocks and time servers have been designed to meet the strict requirements of this sector by providing accurate and reliable time synchronisation.