Further information regarding AIS:
SN/Circ.227 Guidelines for the installation of a Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Resolution A.917(22) Guidelines for the onboard operational use of shipborne automatic identification systems (AIS) available from your national maritime Administration or purchase Assembly resolutions from IMO Publications.
Resolution MSC.74(69) includes Recommendation on Performance Standards for Universal Automatic Identification System (AIS) available from your national maritime Administration
AIS is an autonomous and continuous broadcast system, operating in the VHF maritime mobile band. It is capable of exchanging information such as vessel identification, position, course, speed, etc. between ships, between and shore and through information broadcasts. The system can provide many benefits, including increased situational awareness, improved navigational safety and automatic reporting in areas of mandatory and voluntary reporting schemes.
