AIS Data Privacy
AIS data is transmitted to satellites and can be accessed by the public, for purposes ranging from supply chain tracking and environmental monitoring to enthusiast monitoring and journalism. This level of openness is what propels the debate around AIS data privacy and security. The Dual Edges of AIS Data Transparency With current-time information readily […]
How AIS Enhances Vessel Traffic Management
AIS is a tracking system used on ships and by vessel traffic services (VTS) for identifying and locating vessels through data exchange with other nearby ships, AIS base stations, and satellites. This system utilizes VHF radio channels to transmit a vessel’s location, speed, course, and other pertinent data to all entities equipped to receive AIS […]
Best AIS Apps and Software Solutions for Seafarers
The AIS is an automatic tracking system that uses transponders on ships and is used by vessel traffic services. Through AIS, ships broadcast information such as identification, position, course, and speed, which can be picked up by other nearby vessels or AIS receivers. This data exchange bolsters maritime safety helpfully, preventing collisions and fostering efficient […]
Combining AIS with Marine Radar for Enhanced Situation Awareness
The Synergy of AIS and Marine Radar AIS is an automated tracking system that uses transceivers on ships and is monitored by vessel traffic services. The system provides a wealth of data, including vessel identity, position, course, and speed. AIS is dependent on the transmission of signals. It assumes that all vessels in the vicinity […]
Enhancing Fishing Fleet Management with AIS Technology
AIS is a high-frequency radio broadcasting system that vessels use to transmit and receive ship data to and from other ships and coastal authorities. This includes the ship’s identity, type, position, course, speed, navigational status, and other safety-related information. With the utilization of AIS, stakeholders in the maritime domain, particularly in the fishing industry, have […]
How to Use AIS for Efficient Port Operations and Management
AIS is an automated tracking system used on ships and by vessel traffic services (VTS) that employs transponders to broadcast and receive navigational data – a maritime handshake that communicates a ship’s identity, type, position, course, speed, and other vital statistics to nearby vessels and onshore facilities. This transparent exchange of information is first priority […]
Integrating AIS with Other Navigational Systems Onboard
The Automatic Identification System is a tracking system used on ships and by vessel traffic services for identifying and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data with other nearby ships and AIS base stations. Information such as vessel identity, type, position, course, and speed are broadcasted at regular intervals, offering a comprehensive view of maritime traffic […]
Setting Up Your Vessel for AIS
Choosing the Right AIS System The first decision point in choosing the right AIS system is determining whether you need a Class A or Class B transceiver. Class A AIS is mandatory for all commercial vessels over a certain size and for all passenger ships irrespective of size. Class A devices broadcast more frequently and […]
AIS and Search and Rescue Operations
The Automated Identification System or AIS is an automatic tracking system that uses transponders on ships and is used by vessel traffic services (VTS). When vessels are outfitted with AIS transceivers, they can broadcast and receive real-time data such as their identity, position, speed, course, and other relevant information to other nearby ships and AIS-equipped […]
The Importance of AIS Data Exchange in International Waters
When vessels traverse international waters, they venture beyond the comfort of a single nation’s jurisdiction and into a realm where cooperation is not just ideal but important. AIS data exchange serves as an electronic lookout, enabling vessels from different nations to share necessary navigation information. It reveals ships that could potentially cross paths and subsequently […]