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01 September 2022

AIS Systems: Which Kind is Right for My Boat?

Automatic Identification System, or AIS for short, is a marine technology that allows vessels of all sizes to exchange navigational information and identity with each other and with shore-side traffic monitoring systems. The system was conceived to enhance safety on the high-seas, and reduce the number of collisions between ships and small craft by enabling them to better see each other, identify each other, and communicate their maneuvering intentions.