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FACTSHEET ON THE RECAAP INFORMATION NETWORK SYSTEM What is the Information Network System? 1.
The Information Network (IFN) System is a 24-hour, secure, web-based
information system that supports the ISC in the collection, organization,
analysis and sharing of
piracy and armed robbery information among ReCAAP member countries. It links up the ReCAAP Information Sharing
Centre (ISC) in 2.
When a piracy or sea robbery
incident occurs, the victim reports to the closest Focal Point which would
respond to the incident as well as submit an incident report to the ISC through
the IFN. The ISC would be able to
communicate with this Focal Point and other Focal Points via the IFN, as well
as disseminate alerts to other Focal Points.
The ISC would also post messages on the ISC website to alert the
shipping community to the incident. Who is the Developer of the
Information Network System? 3.
The IFN System is being developed as a turnkey project by
ST Electronics (Info-Software Systems), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of ST Electronics Limited, which has extensive
experience in intelligence and homeland security systems. What are the Key Features of the
Information Network System? 4.
The key features that the IFN provides are: §
24/7 Information Management – This enables the expeditious sharing
of information on piracy and armed robbery incidents among ReCAAP member
countries, no matter what time of day an incident occurs. This feature is particularly critical when
an incident reported by one member country requires the immediate assistance
of other member countries, such as in the tracking of hijacked vessels. §
Powerful analytical and reporting tools – These tools enable the
ISC to easily identify patterns and trends in pirate behaviour. Such insights can help member countries
improve enforcement and preventive measures as well as the shipping community
avoid and deter attacks. §
Secured Access – The IFN may only be accessed by authorised
users issued with user ids and passwords.
The system also makes use of encrypted connections and firewalls to
ensure the security and integrity of information captured. 5.
The IFN System also facilitates interaction between Focal Points of
ReCAAP member countries through the use of on-line collaboration tools such
as an electronic forum, document exchange and news alerts. 6.
The technical specifications of the IFN System are summarised as
follows: Main Functional & Operational
Features 1.
Facilitates 24-hour submission of incident reports by ReCAAP member
countries’ Focal Points via the internet. 2.
Enables ISC Staff to create incident reports 3.
Supports workflow for handling each incident reported by ReCAAP member
countries. 4.
Supports information management through an electronic document system
which correlates multiple documents. 5.
Supports various types of electronic documents including graphical
images, charts, pdf and other common document formats. 6.
Generates both textual and graphical reports for analysis. 7.
Disseminates information and news alerts to ReCAAP member countries. 8.
Facilitates the publication of information and news onto the ReCAAP
website for the general public/shipping & maritime community. 9.
Manages records through a Database Management System 10. Offers internet and email services
for ISC operations. 7.
The prototype of the ISC IFN System is expected to be ready for trial
in June 2006. ******* Ministry
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