Commercial

The majority of the world’s trade is at some point transported via sea freight and passes through any one of thousands of ports. The vessels engaged in these operations vary from 500,000 tonne supertankers to the smallest of port workboat or fishing vessel. These operations involve billions of dollars of investment and need to run efficiently and profitably for their owners and operators. The use of AIS systems can enhance productivity of such marine activities thereby delivering real benefits.

Ports: The efficient control of maritime port traffic is greatly enhanced through the ability of AIS to simultaneously track and identify multiple vessels thereby enabling port authorities to direct traffic more effectively with resulting cost benefits.

Fishing: The fishing profession is considered to be one of the most dangerous in the world. Fishermen are increasingly required to travel further and spend longer at sea in all weathers to fill their quotas. AIS can provide critical safety benefits in bad weather enabling fishermen to continue to fish safely. AIS can also serve to enhance communication between vessels and aid in the prevention of net damage.