The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a VHF-based system that automatically exchanges vessel data (identity, position, course, speed, etc.) between ships and shore stations.
For inspectors, the key point is simple: AIS is not just equipment installed onboard — it determines whether a vessel can be reliably detected and tracked.
From 18 to 20 November at METSTRADE, we officially unveiled a launch many of you have been waiting for — our brand-new PRO line of GMDSS and ...
The technology behind maritime distress alerting has advanced remarkably — from simple analog tones to satellite-connected devices capable ...
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is a cornerstone of maritime safety, ensuring that ships can communicate in ...
This article isn't a step-by-step guide to comprehensive inspections, and it doesn’t repeat the usual recommendations found in ...
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and Automatic Identification System (AIS) are constantly evolving to keep pace ...
Overloading of AIS channels is one of the challenges facing the maritime industry today. The work on finding solutions is carried out in ...
Digital transformation is shaking up the maritime industry. The e-Navigation strategy, developed by the International Maritime ...
Since January 1, 2024, GMDSS has entered the final stage of its modernization process: a significant set of amendments made to it over ...
