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The implementation in maritime radio-communication of so called ˵One window concept″ for exchange of information between a ship and a port and coastal state authorities requires designation of one contact point on shore for these purposes, e.g. harbour master or ships΄ monitoring or traffic control centre. In Poland, as contact points regional and local centres of the Polish National Maritime Safety System will be designated. Paper describes the proposal for system of data exchange between a ship and a shore contact point, containing definition, functions and architecture of proposed system, possible directions of information flow and levels of access, fulfilling requirements of this concept and recommendation for e-navigation system developed on the basis of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) working papers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

e-Navigation is an IMO (International Maritime Organization) initiative defined as ˵the harmonised collection, integration, exchange, presentation and analysis of maritime information onboard and ashore by electronic means to enhance berth to berth navigation and related services, for safety and security at sea and protection of the marine environment″. In the paper the Author tries to discuss a telematic approach to e-Navigation architecture and stress that for enhancement of safety, security and environmental protection, the decision makers must be supported not only by the technology, but also in a significant way with effective procedures and training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]