AIS
medium
Automatic Identification System. SOLAS-mandatory for all vessels ≥300 GT and all passenger ships. Class A transponder required.
Known Models (10)
AMEC Camino-108 AIS
Class A / 12.5 W
· Navigation Data / Sensor
class: A
power_output: 12.5 W
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Display resolution
- • GPS accuracy
- • Service availability in Europe
Service: Asian manufacturer. Growing presence in budget Class A market.
Spares: AMEC: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Kongsberg AISM AIS
Class A / 12.5 W
· Navigation Data / Sensor
class: A
power_output: 12.5 W
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Integration dependency on K-Bridge
- • Standalone mode limitations
- • Configuration complexity
Service: Part of Kongsberg integrated bridge. Can operate standalone.
Spares: Kongsberg: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
McMurdo SmartFind AIS
Class A / 12.5 W
· Navigation Data / Sensor
class: A
power_output: 12.5 W
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • LRIT connectivity issues
- • Power supply sensitivity
- • GPS antenna aging
Service: Combined AIS + LRIT reduces bridge equipment count.
Spares: McMurdo: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
SRT AIS Class A
Class A / 12.5 W
· Navigation Data / Sensor
class: A
power_output: 12.5 W
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Limited service network
- • Display resolution
- • Antenna connector corrosion
Service: Budget-friendly Class A option. Good for smaller commercial vessels.
Spares: SRT: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Saab R5 Supreme AIS
Class A / 12.5 W
· Navigation Data / Sensor
class: A
power_output: 12.5 W
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Expensive replacement parts
- • Software license expiry
- • Ethernet interface issues
Service: Used on advanced bridges. High-performance target tracking.
Spares: Saab: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Sailor (Cobham) 6280 AIS
Class A / 12.5 W
· Navigation Data / Sensor
class: A
power_output: 12.5 W
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • VHF antenna sharing issues
- • DSC interference
- • Power supply sensitivity
Service: Sailor-branded AIS. Good integration with Sailor VHF.
Spares: Sailor (Cobham): Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Transas T-100/T-200 AIS
Class A / 12.5 W
· Navigation Data / Sensor
class: A
power_output: 12.5 W
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Transas to Wärtsilä transition
- • Software support
- • Hardware aging
Service: Part of Transas bridge suite. Wärtsilä continues support.
Spares: Transas: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Vesper Marine WatchMate AIS
Class B / 2 W
· Navigation Data / Sensor
class: B
power_output: 2 W
Common Failures:
- • Class B power limitations
- • Target capacity
- • WiFi module issues
Service: Class B — not SOLAS. Good for recreational and small commercial.
Spares: Vesper Marine: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Weatherdock easyAIS
Class B / 2 W
· Navigation Data / Sensor
class: B
power_output: 2 W
Common Failures:
- • Limited range Class B
- • USB interface issues
- • Antenna quality
Service: German-made Class B. Good for inland and coastal use.
Spares: Weatherdock: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
em-trak A100 AIS
Class A / 12.5 W
· Navigation Data / Sensor
class: A
power_output: 12.5 W
imo_approved: True
Common Failures:
- • Compact antenna limitations
- • Limited display
- • Service network
Service: Budget Class A. Popular for smaller commercial vessels.
Spares: em-trak: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.