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AIS (Automatic Identification System, (eng. AIS Automatic Identification System) - in navigation, a system serving to identify ships, their dimensions, course and other data using VHF / VHF radio waves.
Recently, there has been a tendency to treat AIS as an Automatic Information System (AIS Automatic Information System), which is associated with the expansion of the system's functionality in comparison with the ordinary task of identifying ships.
In accordance with the SOLAS 74/88 Convention, it is compulsory for ships with a displacement of more than 300 gross tons on international voyages, ships with a displacement of more than 500 gross tons that do not make international voyages and all passenger ships. Ships and yachts with a smaller displacement can be equipped with a class B device. Data transmission is carried out on the international communication channels AIS 1 and AIS 2 in the SOTDMA protocol (eng. Self Organizing Time Division Multiple Accsess). Frequency modulation with GMSK keying is applied.
Appointment
AIS is designed to improve the level of safety of navigation, the efficiency of navigation and operation of the vessel traffic control center (VTSC), environmental protection, ensuring the performance of the following functions:
As a means of collision avoidance in ship-to-ship mode;
as a means of obtaining information about the vessel and cargo by the competent coastal services;
as a vessel-to-shore VTSC tool for vessel traffic management;
as a monitoring and tracking tool for ships, and in search and rescue (SAR) operations.
AIS components
AIS system includes the following components:
VHF transmitter,
one - two VHF receivers,
receiver of global satellite navigation (for example, GPS, GLONASS), for Russia the GLONASS module in the AIS device is strictly obligatory, the main source of coordinates. GPS - auxiliary and can be taken from the GPS receiver via the NMEA bus;
modulator / demodulator (converter of analog data to digital and vice versa),
microprocessor controller
equipment for input-output of information to control elements
The principle of the AIS
System Overview from US Coast Guard
AIS operation is based on the reception and transmission of messages over VHF waves. The AIS transmitter operates at longer wavelengths than radars, which makes it possible to exchange information not only at direct distances, but also in terrain that has obstacles in the form of not very large objects, as well as in bad weather conditions. Although one radio channel is sufficient, some AIS systems transmit and receive over two radio channels in order to avoid interference problems and not disrupt the communication of other objects. AIS messages may contain:
Identification information about the object,
information about the state of the object, obtained automatically from the control elements of the object (including from some electro-radio navigation devices),
information about the geographical and time coordinates that the AIS receives from the global navigation satellite system,
information entered manually by facility maintenance personnel (safety related).
The transfer of additional text information between AIS terminals (paging) is provided. The transmission of such information is possible both to the address of all terminals within the range, and to one specific terminal.
In order to ensure the unification and standardization of AIS in the International Radio Regulations, two channels are assigned for use for AIS purposes: AIS-1 (87В - 161.975 MHz) and AIS-2 (88В - 162.025 MHz), which should be used everywhere, with the exception of regions with special frequency regulation.
The digital information transfer rate in the AIS channel is 9600 bit / s.
The operation of each AIS station (mobile or base) is rigidly synchronized in UTC time with an error of no more than 10 μs from the built-in GNSS receiver (in the RF according to the signals of the combined GNSS GLONASS / GPS receiver). To transmit information, continuously repeating frames with a duration of 1 minute are used, which are divided into 2250 slots (time intervals) with a duration of 26.67 ms.
The text uses 6-bit ASCII codes.
Display of information about the environment in modern AIS is possible in 2 modes - both textual in the form of a table with a list of nearby ships and their data, and in the form of a simplified schematic map, with an image of the relative position of ships and distances to them (calculated automatically from the transmitted by them geographic coordinates.) AIS is included in the list of equipment provided with uninterruptible power supply from batteries without fail.
Message structure
Static information
MMSI number
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Number
Radio call sign and name of the floating craft
Dimensions (edit)
Floating device type
Antenna location data (from GNSS Glonass or GPS)
Data is transferred every 6 minutes
Dynamic information
Location (latitude and longitude)
Time (UTC)
Age of information (how long ago it was updated)
True course (relative to the ground), heading angle
True speed
Roll angle, trim
Pitching angle
Angular rate of rotation
Navigation status (for example: Can't steer or Limited in ability to maneuver)
And other information from repeaters and sensors of electro-radio navigation devices and systems
Other information
Destination
Arrival time (ETA)
Draft of the vessel
Information about the cargo (class \ cargo category)
Number of people on board
Messages for warning and ensuring the safety of cargo transportation
The throughput of each channel is up to 2000 messages per minute.
Source wikipedia
MarineTraffic
This open, community-based project is designed to collect and present data that can be used in research, such as:
- Study of maritime telecommunications in relation to efficiency and propagation parameters
- Simulation of vessel movements to assist in the field of safety of navigation and to resolve critical situations
- Interactive design information systems
- Design of databases providing information in real time
- Statistical processing of port traffic using applications in operational research
- Development of applications for identifying pollution sources
- Development of efficient algorithms for the sea route and assessment to determine the estimated time of arrival of the vessel
- Correlation of the received information with meteorological data
- Collaboration with Institutes dealing with environmental protection.
This project provides free real-time information to the public about the movement of ships mainly along the coastline in many countries of the world.
The project is currently organized by the Department of Product and Systems Engineering Design, Aegean University, Greece.
The collection of primary data is based on the Automatic Identification System (AIS).
There is a constant search for partners to work in the community.
They will have an AIS receiver installed and will be able to share data from their area with others to cover as many destinations and ports around the world as possible.
The system is based on AIS (Automatic Identification System). Since December 2004, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has required that every vessel over 299 GT has an AIS transmitter that transmits coordinates, speed, heading and various static information such as vessel name, dimensions and flight details.
AIS was originally intended to help ships avoid collisions and to assist port authorities to better manage maritime traffic.
An AIS transponder on board a ship includes a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver and a VHF transmitter that transmits data on the movement of the ship on two channels (frequencies 161.975 MHz and 162.025 MHz) and makes this data available to the public. Other ships or base stations can receive this information and use special software to display the ship's positions on a chartplotter or computer.
Typically, ships with an SAI receiver connected to an external antenna located 15 meters above sea level will receive information in the 15-20 nautical miles range. A base station located at a higher altitude can extend the reception range to 40-60 nautical miles, even over mountains, depending on terrain, antenna type, obstructions around the antenna and weather conditions. The most important factor is the antenna height. The higher the better. For example, an antenna located on a mountain at an altitude of 700 m can receive signals from ships at a distance of 200 nautical miles!
Base stations, which confidently cover a range of 40 nautical miles, can periodically receive signals from more distant vessels.
The base station is equipped with a maritime band antenna, AIS receiver and a computer connected to the Internet.
The AIS device receives data, which is processed using simple software on a PC, and then this data is sent to a central database via a web service. The software is free for interested users, under the GNU license.
The data received by the AIS receiver is encoded into a single NMEA sentence (64-bit plain text).
Example:! AIVDM, 1,1, B, 1INS<[email protected],0*38
There are three main types of messages:
1. Dynamic information - vessel position, speed, current position, heading and rate of turn.
2. Static information - ship name, IMO number, MMSI, dimensions.
3. Special information - assignment, ETA and projects.
The central database receives and processes a large amount of data, and stores the most important parts of it. It also includes port and geographic information areas, ship photographs and other information. The current positions of the vessel and / or track are displayed on the map using Google Map API.
The resulting data is loaded into the database in real time and, therefore, is immediately highlighted on the map. However, some positions shown on the map may not be constantly updated (for example, when the ship goes out of range). The ship positions shown on the chart may be out of date up to 1 hour.
MarineTraffic only covers certain coastal areas where AIS ground receiving base stations are installed.
Possible reasons why the positions of ships are not displayed on the map are as follows:
- The vessel is not equipped with an AIS transponder, the transponder does not work or does not work correctly;
- The ship is located in an area where there is no base AIS receiving station nearby;
- The transponder power is not sufficient for normal signal reception by the ground station. The power of class A transponders is much lower than the power of class B transponders.
It also depends on the type and height of the antenna and on the type of cable.
- AIS transponder is incorrectly tuned.
Map icons may appear slowly. This could be due to too many ships being displayed, web technology, javascript and web browsers.
The Internet Explorer browser (especially version 6 and older) is very ineffective in this kind of web application.
The following browsers show significantly better performance and we suggest using one of them: Opera, Chrome, Firefox.
The system can receive the positions of ships that have not yet transmitted static information (name, dimensions, etc.) This is because static ships transmit information more rarely. In this case, instead of the name of the vessel, its MMSI will be displayed (for example, 239923000). There is also a small chance of incorrect or distorted data recording.This happens for the following reasons:
a) malfunction of the ship's AIS transponder
b) Global Positioning System (GPS) error and
c) neglect of the ship's crew to properly tune the information transmitted by the AIS transponder (this refers to static information such as ship name, type and size, as well as destination and estimated time of arrival).
The system is based solely on information received from ships transmitted by their AIS transponder.
Therefore, the correct configuration of the AIS transponder by the crew is very important! In particular, the person in charge of operating the AIS transponder can greatly assist in the correct presentation of information about the vessel by taking care of the following:
a) Correct update and verification of the Static Information that is written to the AIS block. These include: name of the vessel, type of vessel, size of the vessel, IMO, MMSI number, relative position of the AIS device.
b) Correct update of Movement Information, i.e. destination, ETA and draft, prior to the start of each voyage. If this information is correct, then the vessel will appear in "Awaiting Arrival" for each port and an estimate of the arrival time will be given for all interested parties. One port must be entered at a time, and any additional information (eg country or multiple ports) should be avoided.
Moving ships are displayed as ship icons. Vessels that are not moving or moving at a speed of less than 0.5 knots, anchored or moored are displayed as squares.
Ship icons and tracks are colored according to their type (cargo, tanker, passenger, etc.)
The MarineTraffic system can be expanded to cover any area around the world. You can independently install an antenna, AIS receiver, connect it to a computer connected to the Internet and start sending data immediately. You will immediately see on the map the vessels that have been accepted by your receiver. For those wishing to cover their area on the map, there is a confirmation on the main site, links to a company or personal site, or any other links upon request.
If you have a private sailboat that is within range covered by MarineTraffic, you can install an AIS transponder on board to record your position on a map in real time. Installing an AIS transponder on small craft is optional and you are allowed to use a CLASS “B” transponder. CLASS "B" is cheaper than CLASS "A". CLASS "B" transponders are intended for vessels with a displacement of less than 300GT. Price from 700 to 2000 euros.
In addition, you can use the iAIS application on your smartphone (iPhone / iPad or Android) on board to report the position of your vessel directly to MarineTraffic, without the need for an AIS transponder.
There are at least 5 different methods for submitting your own position in MarineTraffic.
There are services that provide information about ships online in real time on the map. These services are an indispensable tool for the charterer, because he must know the approximate time of arrival of the vessel at the designated port for loading or unloading. Some contracts indicate that the delivery of cargo must be carried out within a certain period of time and the vessel is not allowed to enter ports for its own needs and take associated cargo. It follows from this that if the vessel deviates from the course, the contract may be terminated.
MarineTraffic is an online service for tracking the route of ships
The site provides information on the whereabouts of ships online. This is a world map with ship icons in different colors. Each color represents a species, speed, control method and other information.
There are icons and icons around the map for control and customization. On the left in the menu there are buttons for configuring the map, such as layers, filter, traffic density maps, weather and others. Here you can find a ship by name, specifying the information in a special field. When you click on one of the ships on the map, information appears in the window about:
- Name of the ship.
- The speed at which the ship is traveling.
- Well. Where and where it should come from.
- Status.
- Type of ship (passenger, tanker, etc.)
When you click on the name of the ship in the window that opens, a more complete page opens with detailed information about the ship in real time.
How to find a ship by name online on MarineTraffic
If you have some information about the ship you are interested in, then it will be easy to find it. Necessary:
- Go to the website - https://www.marinetraffic.com/ru/.
- In the upper right window titled "Ship / Port" enter your information.
- In the window that appears, you need to click on the name of the vessel or port for detailed information.
By visiting the site, you will notice that the information is provided in English. It can be changed by going down to the bottom of the page and clicking on the "Language" item. Select Russian from the drop-down menu.
The online map of ships is updated in real time, but you need to know that the movement of ships on the ocean is relatively small. The reason for the "freezing" of the ship may also be associated with the system itself, because it is not perfect and has drawbacks. Although it is improved from time to time, there are still areas of the ocean in which the signal disappears. In this case, you must wait for the signal to appear in order to continue tracking the vessel.
How AIS Works
Today, in order to ensure safety, all ships have on board the AIS identification system. It informs about the location of a vessel in the ocean and prevents collisions. The distance the vessel can move away from the ground receiver is almost 400 km. The ground receiving system must be above sea level, and the ship's system must have a strong signal and a high-quality antenna. In this case, visitors can use the services of the service.
Seatracker.ru - providing information on the whereabouts of ships online
Sea Tracker is a seafarer's portal that provides news and various files, mainly on the maritime side.
By clicking the link in the top menu "Ais" we get to the political map of the world, which also contains icons of ships, painted in different colors, depending on the type and purpose. The map menu on the service is a simplified version of the MarineTraffic service. Here, on the left in the menu, there are only 3 buttons - search, filter and layers. On the right there are 2 buttons that regulate the decrease or increase of the mini-map. Above the map there is a window for searching a ship or port by name.
Colors of ships on the map of online services
Online maps of the oceans have the same color codes for the two listed services.
How to use the Seatracker real-time map of ships
- On the site https://seatracker.ru/ follow the link at the top "Ais".
- On the map page, you can use the search and enter the name of the vessel.
- For convenience, on the left of the menu, there is a "Filter" button, using it you can select a vessel by color.
- Here, in the menu on the left, there is an icon with layers, by selecting which you can add or remove ports, station names, beacons and images to the map.
All information on the site comes from AIS data. The current time of the ship's stay, departure from the port and arrival at the port may vary by approximately 1 hour. The information on the online coordinates of all ships provided by the service is for informational purposes only and should not be used for navigation.
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We already know how to track any fire on the planet in real time, we can follow any plane in the sky online- now let's try find any sea vessel, which right at this moment in time plows the endless expanses of the seas and oceans.
Today we can easily find out where it is teeming with predatory oil tankers and where the largest cruise ship in the world is located at the moment.
How to track any sea vessel
So, first we need to customize the service slightly for ourselves.
Service setup
We turn on our language for more or less clear navigation (this is done at the very bottom of the page) ...
... we decide on the appearance of the map ...
... remove the warning about enabled cookies (location tracking) ...
... and select the tracking objects ...
How to use the service
Move the map to the desired region of the planet (by holding down the left mouse button) and zoom in with the manipulator wheel ...
The Persian Gulf is a haven for tankers, cargo ships and tugs. It's dazzling, isn't it?
If you click on a ship, a window will appear with detailed information about it ...
By clicking on the right blue button, you will find out where the sea vessel is heading ...
If you poke three stripes from above, you will be shown the traversed path of the ship ...
Finding a specific sea vessel
Now let's find the largest cruise ship in the world. We go down to the very bottom of the service and click on "Ships" ...
... we get to a special page of the service, where we enter the name of the vessel in the search field ...
... in the "Received" column we poke at the map icon - we see the location of our vessel on the map ...
Oh, I gave the name of the cruise ship, which I have in the title picture of the article (Carnival Sunshine). And here is the champion among liners - Allure of the Seas ...
... it hangs out near the Virgin Islands. As you can see, there are no tankers at all, but there are a million cool yachts - the life of many people is seething and sparkling, despite the global crisis.
The end of the intrigue - here's the service described above ...
marinetraffic.com
Special thanks to my beloved wife for this excellent and interesting service found on the Internet.
Until new useful and interesting sites and services.
Ship movement map in real time is an interactive map on which you can in the mode online observe the movement of ships. Also, by clicking on the map, you can find out information about a specific vessel. The map is currently tuned to the region of Italy. But the map can be dragged with the mouse right in the interactive window. If you want to see more ships, drag the map with the mouse to another area. Ships can be sorted using the menu in the upper right corner of the map map options. Also, you can reduce the scale of the map:
In honor of the Day of the Black Sea Fleet, I have prepared a short review related to the naval theme.
Quick reference:
Day of the Black Sea Fleet is an annual holiday celebrated on May 13 in honor of the creation of the Black Sea Fleet. The day was established in 1996.
After the annexation of Crimea to Russia, Empress Catherine II signed a decree establishing the Black Sea Fleet. On May 13, 1783, 11 ships of the Azov flotilla under the command of Admiral Fedot Klokachev entered the Akhtiar Bay of the Black Sea. This happened two months after the annexation of Crimea to Russia.
Soon, construction of a city and a port began on the shores of the bay, which became the main base of the Russian fleet and was named Sevastopol.
Since the theme is nautical, the map is corresponding - "Map of the movement of ships in real time", presented by the MarineTraffic.com portal: 
Initially, the map is divided into squares, when you zoom in, multi-colored ships appear, which determine the location of specific ships. You can click on any vessel, the corresponding information, photo, route sheet, etc. will appear. Information about ships can reach within an hour, so the data comes in almost real time. At the moment, the database contains more than 10,000 ships, each of them can be found in the gallery of the site. 
Also on the site you can look at photos of ports from anywhere in the world, separate places are collected where there is a broadcast of panoramic views through webcams, and a lot of interesting information on marine topics.
And once again I congratulate everyone on the Day of the Black Sea Fleet!
If you want to find out where and which vessels are located or find the location of a specific vessel in real time, then select the required quadrant on the map and view the movement of vessels. To find out what kind of ship and who owns, just click on the marker of interest on the ships map.
More options (if the card above is not available)
→ riverships.ru
Information on Russian river steamers (with photos).
→ shipspotting.com
→ shipsandharbours.com
Find a ship and see its photo.
→ cfmc.ru/positioning
Information about the location of training vessels.
Vessel position information is provided based on the industry monitoring system (OSM) data. Positioning time is in UTC.
→ maritime.com.pl
Information on Polish courts.
Quote:
“The Maritime Shipping section consists of the following modules: Maritime Agencies, Ships Catalog, List of Regular Lines.
This section contains a list of Polish ships in service with their full characteristics. In addition to detailed technical data, photographs, illustrations and specifications can be found here. It is possible to find all the information for any vessel by setting its name, vessel type, ship owner or technical parameters. "
→ vesseltracker.com
If you want to see a photo of the steamer, and brief information about the ship.
→ marinetraffic.com
Real-time vessel tracking website
→ containershipregister.nl
search by container name. You can search for a ship by name, by IMO, etc.
→ world-ships.com
In general, a search for all ships in the world, but registration is required.
→ solentwaters.co.uk
You can find a ship in real time by name.
In general, a cool site.
→ digital-seas.com
In the search there is a lot of information on the vessel, photos, descriptions, at registration access to the full database.
→ digital-seas.com
shows a photo of the vessel, brief information about it, current location, ports of call ..
registration needed
View information and photos on the steamers of the shipping company MSC Ships.
Super quality photo !!!
