AIS
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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“Clearly, insurers like to know that the AIS is on,” said Marcus Baker, global head of marine and cargo at broker Marsh.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
A company advisory seen by The Wall Street Journal said all ships approaching Ras Laffan “within the port, anchorages, and port waters must switch off AIS with immediate effect until further notice.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 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
Ships use AIS partly to avoid one another.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
On Monday, Panama-flagged cargo ship Guan Yuan Fu Xing was the latest to make it safely through the Strait of Hormuz, two days after changing its destination to "CHINA OWNER" via its AIS transponder.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
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