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AIS

British

abbreviation

Australian Institute of Sport

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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

Spoofing is more sophisticated -- and more dangerous, affecting a ship's Automatic Identification System, or AIS.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

However, at the same time, the ship’s AIS position was being broadcast as if it was in the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 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

"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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