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AIS Implementation – Success or Failure?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 December 2006

Andy Norris
Andy Norris
Affiliation:
(University of Nottingham) (Email: [email protected])
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Abstract

A version of this paper was first presented at the European Navigation Conference 2006, held under the auspices of the RIN at Manchester on 8–10 May 2006.

AIS is the most recent example of a major globally-introduced maritime navigation system. During its evolution, introduction and early in-service life, it has aroused a lot of negative comment. The basis for this negativity is examined, particularly in the light of the real experience that is now being gained by users of the system. The evolution of the AIS concept through the relevant international bodies – IMO, ITU, IALA and IEC – is discussed, together with the type of problems encountered during its introduction. Many of the problems would have been ameliorated if there had been better communication to users of the system. It is argued that the complexity of the system really required mandatory training to be undertaken, in parallel with the installation of the new equipment.

Keywords

AISVTSIMOCollision avoidance
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Navigation , Volume 60 , Issue 1 , January 2007 , pp. 1 - 10
Copyright
© 2007 The Royal Institute of Navigation

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