The automatic identification system (AIS) is an automatic tracking system that uses transceivers on ships.
Information provided by AIS equipment, such as unique identification, position, course, and speed, can be displayed on a screen or an electronic chart display and information system (ECDIS). AIS is intended to assist a vessel's watchstanding officers and allow maritime authorities to track and monitor vessel movements. |
Created by London-based data visualisation studio Kiln and the UCL Energy Institute |
(hours.km-2 per month) |
The European maritime traffic data (AIS) published by EMODnet comprises 12 categories. |