Enhancing Safety: Coast Guard's New Radar System Monitors Busy Shipping Lanes

Enhancing Safety: Coast Guard's New Radar System Monitors Busy Shipping Lanes

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Architecture

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The video discusses Dover's busy shipping lane and the new computerized radar system that monitors ship traffic to prevent collisions and pollution. The system tracks ships in real-time, providing the Coast Guard with vital information. Ships must report their position and destination when entering high-density zones, and the Coast Guard can prosecute non-compliant vessels. The system has already reduced fatalities by 35% in four years, and further improvements are expected.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the new computerised radar system at the Dover station?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How many ships can pass through the straits between England and France in a day?

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What are the consequences of collisions in the Channel?

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What information must ships provide when entering the high density traffic zone?

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What has been the impact of the new system on the number of lives lost in the last four years?

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