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
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
"I spoke with the bridge officers about turning off the AIS and other manipulation," Denis told us.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
The Coast Guard has continued to trail the ship into the Eastern Atlantic, where it is now sailing about 300 miles south of Iceland toward the North Sea, according to AIS positioning.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
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