AISATN

GEO OBJECT CLASSES

Object Class: Automatic Identification System (AIS) as an aid to navigation

Acronym: AISATN Code: ?

Camel case: AisAsAidToNavigation

Set Attribute_A: DATEND; DATSTA; MMSICO; name; STATUS; VALMXR;

Set Attribute_B: INFORM; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; TXTDSC;

Set Attribute_C: RECDAT; RECIND; SORDAT; SORIND;

Definition:

Automatic Identification Systems (AISs) are designed to be capable of providing a predefined set of information about ships to other ships and to coastal authorities automatically. AIS equipment becomes an aid to navigation when it is placed on a navigational mark. In particular it can provide the identity of the mark, its position, and, if required, special messages. (Adapted from IMO website and expanded)

References:

INT 1: S17.1 and S17.2 M3: M-4: B - 480

Remarks:

The body carrying the AIS is a separate object.

Distinction:

No distinctions.

Justification:

New feature

Comments:

No comments

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Agreed by SNPWG 9 or earlier