What are the different vessel tracking systems out there and how can they be used together?
There are two general types of vessel tracking systems – transmitters and loggers. Transmitters use satellite tracking to continuously transmit...
What is AIS?
AIS (Automatic Identification System) is a system that transmits a ship’s position so that other ships are aware of its...
What is VMS?
VMS (Vessel Monitoring System) data tracks vessels in a similar way to AIS but this data has historically been restricted...
What is VIIRS?
VIIRS, or Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite, is a method of boat detection via low light imaging data. The first...
What vessels are required to use AIS? What are global regulations and requirements for vessels to carry AIS?
The IMO requires AIS use by all vessels >500GT, for any vessel >300GT that is on an “international voyage” and...