Semi-automatic e-chartering through multi-agent systems and satellite IP networks. (25th September 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sardis, Manolis; Vouyioukas, Demosthenes; Anagnostopoulos, Ioannis
• Is Part Of: International journal of internet protocol technology. Volume 4:Number 3(2009)
• Page Start: 193
• Page End: 206
• Publication Date: 2009-09-25
• Subjects: maritime e-chartering -- multi-agent systems -- distributed MAS -- agent-based systems -- satellite IP networks -- internet protocol -- maritime markets -- electronic chartering -- virtual chartering markets -- maritime ports -- contract services -- vessel communications -- business-to-business -- online chartering -- B2B transactions -- maritime contracts -- vessel monitoring; File Transfer Protocol (Computer network protocol) -- Periodicals; Multicasting (Computer networks) -- Periodicals; 004.678
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-8209

Abstract

This paper proposes a semi-automatic e-chartering in maritime markets though distributed multi-agent infrastructure over satellite IP networks. Using a distributed Multi-Agent system for Internet Virtual Chartering Markets (MAVCM) in each maritime port and the satellite information from participating vessels, we propose a mechanism for semi-automatic control and creation of e-chartering contracts services. The MAVCM system applies for business-to-business transactions in maritime markets, and provides mechanisms for Internet-based chartering informational and transactional services. The proposed system is based on Shipowners and shippers maritime contracts through the MAVCM infrastructure, services and satellite monitoring of the vessels.