AIS
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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AIS data showed the "vast majority" of vessels congregating in the East China Sea appeared to be from the eastern province of Zhejiang, where several maritime militia ports are located, said Poling.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Similar to plane signals, the AIS safety system allows vessels to broadcast their details, positions and destination to ports and other vessels.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
That is the result of gaps created in a ship’s voyage when the AIS is switched off, or when the crew spoof a vessel’s location.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026
The ship's AIS tracking system, which uses transponders to continuously broadcast its location, is re-programmed to imitate the previous vessel.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
"I spoke with the bridge officers about turning off the AIS and other manipulation," Denis told us.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
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