AIS (Automatic Identification System) can combine your GPS chartplotter / radar / gyro and marine VHF radio’s DSC information so when someone hails you can see where they are and who they are on your chartplotter or radar screen.
Combined with advanced an MARPA (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) the system will identify what vessels are on a potential collision course, will identify the vessel, display how long until impact and allow you to discretely hail this vessel.
Already mandated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) SOLAS requires AIS to be fitted aboard all ships greater than/equal to 300 gross tonnage for international voyages.
AIS holds great future promise to increase safety with wide spread use.
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