The Maturity of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) and Its Implications for Innovation

Eunsu Lee,Geunsub Kim,Sang Young Moon,Amit J Mokashi

doi:10.3390/jmse7090287

Abstract

The member states of International Maritime Organization (IMO) have been leading in and enforcing the use of automatic identification systems (AIS) in the analysis of ship-to-ship collisions, vessel monitoring, and maritime traffic management offshore. This study will help non-federal stakeholders understand the AIS data and contribute to future research by assessing difficulties and improving access to data and applications. This study introduces the basics of AIS materials, shared channels, and currently developed applications, and discusses areas where they can be incorporated in the future. The literature revealed that using AIS data will be beneficial to the public as well as to business and public agencies.

Highlights

Since antiquity, navigators have determined their course and location by observing other objects on the ground and in the celestial sphere
This study introduces the basics of automatic identification system (AIS) materials, shared channels, and currently developed applications, and discusses areas where they can be incorporated in the future
This study conducted a literature study based on publicly available reports and data

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Introduction

Navigators have determined their course and location by observing other objects on the ground and in the celestial sphere. This approach is vulnerable to adverse climatic/ambient conditions, as well as to limitations on the observer’s ability to track and interpret the characteristics of the target objects. The nature of sea transportation and operations has changed, as the size and speed of ships have increased, along with the sensitivity and value of their cargo. The possibility of a significant disaster, and the damage caused by the increased size of vessels and the volume of traffic, has worsened. Loss of life and property at sea, which has been a problem for sailors and travelers, can be prevented by adopting cutting-edge technologies

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