Automatic Identification System (AIS)

About AIS

An Automatic Identification System (AIS) is used for identifying and monitoring maritime traffic. AIS sends and receives vessel identification information which can be displayed on a laptop computer or chart plotter. Information such as vessel name, radio call sign, navigational status (eg. at anchor, under way using engine), speed, heading, type of ship/cargo, destination, and estimated time of arrival are all examples of information that can be displayed.

Shine Micro

Shine Micro is the premier supplier of AIS equipment. In addition they are a US Small business. Oceantronics is proud to be one of their dealers and we also have all of their products listed on GSA Advantaged for easy procurements by federal agencies. Their web site is http://www.shinemicro.com/. They have an active AIS display that is on line and growing. We recently installed a feed for the south side of Oahu and will bring more on line in the future. It can be seen at http://www.shinemicro.com/Live.asp

We work closely with federal agencies using Shine Micro AIS equipment. We recently completed a small boat tracking study for PMRF and Western Pacific Fisheries Council for vessels on the south and west side of Kauai. Please contact us if you have a requirement or need technical support.