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1.5 AIS Message Type
The Smartfind M15 can receive AIS messages from both Class
A and Class B AIS transponders as well as from AIS Base
Stations, AIS AtoN’s, and AIS SART/MOB devices. The
message types are listed as below table. The messages in grey
colour are transmitted only from a Class A AIS device.
Type of Message Data Details
Static Data
Maritime Mobile Service Identity (hereinafter
called “MMSI”) number
IMO number
Call sign and name
Type of ship
Length and beam
GPS Antenna location
Voyage Related
Data
Draught of the ship
Cargo information
Destination
Estimate Time of Arrival (hereinafter called “ETA”)