The goal of this research was to design architecture of the information system for more efficient water transport by means of increased awareness among all entities operating and using waterways. Emphasis was put on ensuring that the proposed solution is logistically suitable, effective, safe and intelligent, and adequately covers all components of the water transport system (waterway x water transport x vessel x goods). Research activities were focused on design, verification, and implementation of not only one unique information system of waterways, but also modular blocks of components and modules for the integrated and intelligent information system of the whole watercourse and related catchment area. In the framework of the project, this solution served as a model solution for sample implementation and verification in terms of intelligent, information, communication and operating core system.