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  2. Automatic identification system - Wikipedia

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    An AIS-equipped system on board a ship presents the bearing and distance of nearby vessels in a radar-like display format. A graphical display of AIS data on board a ship. The automatic identification system (AIS) is an automatic tracking system that uses transceivers on ships and is used by vessel traffic services (VTS).

  3. Sea traffic management - Wikipedia

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    STM seeks to create an organized traffic management entity called Sea Traffic Coordination Center(STCC) that will act as a central hub maintaining a record of all vessels at sea using the AIS and/or radar, enabling the distribution of vessel routes between ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore. The STCC together with the AIS and/or radar allows:

  4. Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 - Wikipedia

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    The Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA) (Pub. L. 107–295 (text)) is an Act of Congress enacted by the 107th United States Congress to address port and waterway security. It was signed into law by President George W. Bush on November 25, 2002.

  5. Maritime Safety and Security Information System - Wikipedia

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    The global sharing of AIS data among governments through a common, open exchange provides a solid foundation for and a path to greater international trust, cooperation and open dialog and thus, improved stability, security, trade, and environmental stewardship. MSSIS provides participating nations unprecedented access to global shipping ...

  6. American Bureau of Shipping - Wikipedia

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    The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is an American maritime classification society established in 1862. [1] Its stated mission is to promote the security of life, property, and the natural environment, primarily through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine and offshore assets.

  7. How a 173-year-old law created for wooden ships could ...

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    If Grace Ocean seeks such protections, Brennan explained, the company would need to file a petition in federal court and post a bond equivalent to the firm’s valuation of the ship.

  8. MarineTraffic - Wikipedia

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    Information provided by AIS equipment, such as unique identification, position, course, and speed, is then transferred to the main Marine Traffic servers for display via the website in real time. The site uses data from OpenStreetMap on its base map, and the paid version lets users display ship locations on Nautical Charts.

  9. ‘Gone Girl’ kidnapper faces new charges tied to 2009 home ...

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    The woman, in her 30s, was able to convince him not to carry out his sick crime, leading Muller to tell the victim to get a dog before fleeing, prosecutors alleged.