Inventory & operations
What is AIS?Automatic Identification System
AIS is a radio system that automatically broadcasts a vessel’s identity, position, course and speed to nearby ships and shore stations.
SOLAS requires AIS on ships of 300 gross tonnage and above on international voyages and on all passenger ships; many smaller yachts fit it voluntarily for safety. AIS data is also collected by shore networks and satellites, which is how online maps show vessel positions.
For management companies, AIS positions make it possible to see where every yacht in the fleet is without asking the crew.
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