Raymarine E-Series - Chart Application Overview and Customization

AIS
RAYMARINE AIS RECEIVERS AND TRANSCEIVERS
PHOTO: TURBINE TRANSFERS
Operating in the VHF maritime band, the AIS (Automatic
identification System) system enables the wireless exchange of
navigation status between vessels and shore-side traffic monitoring
centres. Commercial ships, ocean-going vessels and recreational
boats equipped with AIS transceivers broadcast AIS messages that
include the vessel’s name, course, speed and current navigation
status.
The benefits of AIS…
• Transmit your position. Fitting a Class A AIS device ensures
you are seen by other AIS equipped vessels.
• Vessel Protection. As part of a suitably configured network,
AIS enables owners to be alerted to unauthorised vessel
movements.
• Port Management. AIS can be used as a highly effective
port management tool allowing easy identification, control and
direction of vessels.
Benefits of AIS
• Coastal Surveillance. AIS and radar can be fused to create
effective and efficient coastal tracking, surveillance and safety
systems.
Product Applications
• AIS950: Class A Transceiver for SOLAS vessels.
• AIS650: Class B Transceiver for sub-SOLAS vessels
• AIS350: Class B Receiver for sub-SOLAS vessels.
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