AIS is great for general navigation, identifying other vessels, collision avoidance etc. Here are some ideas to take AIS to the next level on a superyacht installation – ideas from a Class A AIS transponder for the main vessel to Class B/B+ systems for tender tracking, personal SARTs for crew and guests (for man-over-board safety) and even a new VHF DSC handheld which incorporates an AIS receiver and display for crew – great for keeping a handy eye on where the tenders are!
A | CLA2000 Class A AIS Transponder IMO Type approved Class A AIS with multiple interfacing options including wireless for iPad and tablet connectivity. Interface with plotters, radar and ECDIS as well as iPad and tablet charting apps. Clear colour screen with optional C-Map charting | |
B | AIT1500 Class B AIS Transponder for tenders and jetskis Compact Class B transponder with internal GPS – ideal for use on jetskis and small tenders. Available with NMEA 0183 or NMEA 2000 output. Requires VHF antenna or suitable VHF antenna splitter (SPL1500) | |
C | Nomad Portable Class B Transponder Portable Class B transponder ideal as a back up or for deliveries. USB powered and with USB and wireless interfaces for tablet, iPad and PC navigation. Build in GPS antenna and supplied with portable VHF antenna | |
D | Icom M94D DSC VHF Hand Portable with AIS Receiver Latest waterproof and floating, DSC 6W portable VHF with integrated AIS receiver allowing local AIS targets to be viewed on simple plotter screen or as a target list. Create a buddy list of all your tenders. Ideal for general crew use and supplied with drop in charger base. Optional remote speaker mike | |
E | AIT5000 Class B+ Transponder for larger tenders Class B+ transponder (5W and faster updates) with integrated VHF antenna splitter ideal for use in larger or faster tenders. Multiple NMEA interfaces for plotter integration and wifi for iPad connectivity. Ideal for tender navigation. | |
F | S1000 AIS SART IMO Approved AIS SART (Can be used as a substitute for radar based SARTs with AIS benefits of range and positive identity. Ideal for liferaft use | |
G | MOB100 Personal AIS SART MOB Beacon Ultra compact, personal AIS man-over-board SART. Suitable for manual activation or life jacket activation on inflation. Provides location of casualty via AIS and compatible with all Digital Yacht AIS products | |
MOB | AIS LifeGuard MOB Alarm Connects to the NMEA output from AIS receivers and transponders and provides loud audible (and relay output) alarm on activation of AIS SART or AIS MOB beacon. |