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AIS (Automatic Identification System) is a crucial function of ECDIS that ensures navigation safety. AIS is used to track other vessels within range and provides real-time information about them.
4.15. AIS
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Part 1 - Interface
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To navigate to the AIS Targets panel, click the "AIS" button located in the block of main buttons on the main panel.
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The AIS TARGETS panel displays vessels in ascending order of their distance from you. Each vessel tab contains basic information about the vessel:
  • Vessel name
  • Vessel MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
  • Distance to the vessel in nautical miles (nm)

To see more detailed information about a vessel, click on the tab with its name.

To continue, click on the vessel "PINTA".
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Now you can view detailed information about the ship, as well as an information window on the map indicating the location of the selected vessel. To view detailed information about another vessel, click on the tab with its name.

To continue, click on the tab for the vessel "GOLDEN HIND".
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Now you can see detailed information for the vessel "GOLDEN HIND." If you know the name of the vessel you want information about, type the name into the search bar. You can do this with either a physical keyboard or the on-screen keyboard. In our example, we will use the on-screen keyboard for clarity.

To continue, click the button with the keyboard icon located above the search bar.
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The ECDIS program provides search results on-the-fly based on the first few letters entered, which is very convenient. This allows users to quickly find the necessary information without having to enter the full name or coordinates.

To continue, press the 'V' button on the on-screen keyboard.
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The search displays the nearest vessels starting with the letter "V." To hide the on-screen keyboard, click the button with the keyboard icon located above the search bar again.

To continue, hide the on-screen keyboard.
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To see detailed information about a vessel, click on the tab with the vessel's name.

To continue, click on the tab for the vessel "VOSTOK".
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The detailed information about the vessel is divided into sections. The designated section contains the basic data about the vessel:

  • Vessel name
  • MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)

Click "Next" to continue.
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The designated section contains the following data:

  • Range: The distance (meters) to the vessel from your current position.
  • Speed (kn): The vessel's speed in knots.
  • Course: The vessel's current course, indicating the direction it is moving.
  • Time: Time until the intersection of the ships' courses.

Click "Next" to continue.
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The designated section contains the following data:

  • BCR (Bow Crossing Range): The minimum distance at which the vessel will cross the bow of your vessel.
  • CPA (Closest Point of Approach): The closest distance that another vessel will come to your vessel if both continue at their current speed and course.

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The designated section contains the following data:

  • IMO: International Maritime Organization. A unique identification number assigned to the vessel by the International Maritime Organization.
  • Call: The vessel's call sign. A unique identifier used for radio communication.
  • Class: The vessel's class, indicating its category or type based on construction and usage.
  • Type: The vessel's type, describing its primary function (e.g., tanker, container ship, passenger ship).

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The designated section contains the following data:

  • HDG (Heading): The direction in which the vessel is heading, expressed in degrees from true north.
  • RDT (Rate of Turn): The rate at which the vessel is turning, usually expressed in degrees per minute.
  • Distance: The distance to the vessel from your current position.
  • ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival): The estimated time when the vessel is expected to arrive at a specified location or port.

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The designated section contains:

  • Status: The vessel's status, indicating its current condition or activity (e.g., underway, at anchor, moored).

Click "Next" to continue.
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To close the AIS Targets panel and return to the main panel, click the "close" button on the AIS Targets panel.
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To activate the AIS sensors on your vessel, click on the "SENSORS" tab on the main panel.
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On the newly opened tab, there is an option to activate the AIS sensors.

Please press "Next" to proceed.
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