AIS
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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Over half of those crossing since Sunday specified the nationality of their owner, crew or cargo using their AIS signals, it showed.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
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
Ships use AIS partly to avoid one another.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 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
"Normally, if the Russians want to remain hidden in secret, they just turn off their AIS signal," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025
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