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Doug Miller Milltech Marine Inc. www.MilltechMarine.com Milltech Marine 1

What I’ll Cover … M i l l t  What is AIS? e c  AIS Transponders h  AIS Receivers M  Typical Usage Scenarios a r  What’s New and What’s coming i n e  Next Steps and Questions Milltech Marine 2

What Is AIS M i  AIS = Automatic Identification System l l t  AIS is a broadcast transponder system, operating in the e VHF maritime mobile band c  Transmits ship information such as identification, position h course, speed and more, to other ships and to shore  Think ATC screens for shipping, fully automatic M  Uses VHF 87B & 88B to broadcast vessel information a  Two classes of transponders r  Class A : mandated for use on SOLAS and other types of i n commercial vessels  Class B : for use on recreational and small commercial vessels e  Integrated GPS to fix own position and transmit info via VHF  Both require VHF and GPS antennas (or possibly external GPS)  NOT a replacement for radar or other watch methods Milltech Marine 3

AIS Broadcast Information M i l l t * e * c h M * * a r i n * e * Class A only Milltech Marine 4

Demo  PC with Rose Point Navigation Coastal Explorer M  Log of a GPS and AIS session i l  See the demo on: http://youtu.be/m6Yugk7DSR8 l t e c h M a r i n e Milltech Marine 5

Class A AIS Transponders M  Required on … i l  Vessels on international voyages / SOLAS l t Tankers  e Passenger vessels that are over 150 gross tons  c Commercial vessels of 65 feet or more in length  Other vessels over 300 gross tons h   Vessels operating within U.S. Vessel Traffic Service Towing vessels of 26 feet or more in length and more than 600 horsepower  M Passenger vessels, regardless of size, certificated to carry more than 150  passengers for hire a Self-propelled commercial vessels of 65 feet or more in length, other than fishing  vessels and small passenger vessels carrying less than 150 passengers. r  Typically used by … i n  Commercial fishing vessels, tugs, some barges e  Super yachts  Rarely used by …  Military or Coast Guard vessels  Small recreational or fishing vessels (Class B more appropriate?)  Cost $2,500 - $10,000 Milltech Marine 6

Class B AIS Transponders M  Class B AIS i l  Targeted at recreational market l t  Approved by FCC / USCG in US since Nov 2008 e  Lower cost than Class A  Class B is similar to the Class A, except that Class B c  Carrier-sense technology vs. Class A self-organizing h  Has a reporting rate less than a Class A e.g. every 30 sec. when under 14 knots, vs. 10 sec. for Class A  M  Does not transmit the vessel’s IMO number  Does not transmit ETA or destination, navigational status a  Does not transmit ROT information, maximum present static draught  Is only required to receive, not transmit, text safety or binary messages r  Lower power transmitter: 2 watts vs. 12.5 watts i n  Other issues  Not all older displays “see” Class B, rumors of filtering Class B out? e  Recreational adoption? Must be pre-programmed by reseller or professional installer  Vessel Traffic Service know who you are and where you are (monitor VTS channel on VHF)  Privacy concerns   Note: broadcast range 5-7 miles – not appropriate for tracking? Milltech Marine 7

Class B AIS Transponders M  Components i l l  VHF transceiver t e  Broadcasts on 2 VHF channels (alternating) c  Receives on both AIS channels h  Receives DSC messages for AIS management  Integrated GPS receiver M  Antenna requirements (GPS and VHF)  Some with integrated display a  Can interface with supported computer r i software and chart plotters via NMEA0183, n NMEA2000, RS232, USB – even WiFi e  12-24v DC power required  Switch options for “silent mode” and SRM  Pricing for kits under $500 Milltech Marine 8

AIS Receivers M i  Receives transponder broadcasts from both Class A and Class B l l transponders and converts into NMEA serial data t  Single or dual channel reception e  Single channel less appropriate? c  GPS is not required for AIS receivers h  Although some have integrated GPS or GPS multiplexer  Outputs 38400 baud NMEA sentences M  AIVDM, some receivers also output GPS  Used by computers or chart plotters a  Typical range 25+ miles for Class A with good antenna r  Typical connections i n  VHF antenna, 12-24v DC e  Output line: serial (RS232), USB, NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000  Users: recreational, commercial, military  Pricing from $189 Milltech Marine 9

AIS on computers & mobile M  PC software (sample list) i l  Rose Point Navigation Coastal Explorer l t  AMEC AIS Viewer (free with AMEC products) e  Nobeltec Visual Navigation Suite, Admiral, Trident  Fugawi c  MaxSea with the Mobiles Module h  Seaclear (free!)  OpenCPN (free / open source!) M  Apple software  GPSNavX a  MacENC  iNaxX (iPhone, iPad) r  AIS device to computer i n  USB models available  RS232 models available e  Bluetooth  WiFi  Free online AIS viewing (no AIS receiver required)  www.marinetraffic.com plus mobile apps  http://vtslite.siitech.com Milltech Marine 10

AIS for Chartplotters / Displays M i l  Support from virtually all brands l t e  Standard Horizon, Garmin, Raymarine, Furuno c  Many other brands and models h  Check with manufacturer if in doubt M  Dedicated AIS displays (AIS WatchMate, ICOM) a  AIS receiver or transponder to chart plotter? r i  RS422 NMEA and RS232 serial output available n e  Connect AIS “NMEA out” to plotter “NMEA in”  NMEA 2000 another option (very easy) Milltech Marine 11

Other AIS Accessories M i l l  AIS/VHF Antenna t e Splitters c h  Networking solutions and M multiplexers a r i n  Antennas, GPS, cables and e other accessories Milltech Marine 12

AIS Scenario 1a M AIS Receiver to PC & Chartplotter i l l t Comar AIS-3R e AIS Receiver Computer AIS view c AIS & GPS to computer h via USB VHF to GPS to AIS M AIS via NMEA a VHF r AIS to Antenna i chartplotter n Splitter via NMEA Chartplotter AIS list VHF e to radio GPS to VHF VHF Antenna (for DSC) to Splitter Milltech Marine 13

AIS Scenario 1b M AIS Transponder to PC & Chartplotter i l l AMEC CAMINO-101 t GPS antenna e Class B AIS Transponder Computer AIS view c AIS/GPS to computer h via Serial  USB VHF to M AIS VHF a Antenna r Splitter AIS to i chartplotter n via NMEA Chartplotter AIS list VHF e to radio GPS to VHF VHF Antenna (for DSC) to Splitter Milltech Marine 14

AIS Scenario 2 M AIS Receiver / VHF Radio & Chartplotter i l l Standard Horizon Chartplotter with Plotter with AIS display t AIS display e c h M a GPS to VHF AIS / DSC (for DSC & AIS) r to plotter i n Radio AIS display e VHF Antenna to VHF radio Standard Horizon Matrix AIS VHF radio with AIS receiver Milltech Marine 15

AIS Scenario 3 M AIS to Chartplotter, iPad and Computer i l l Computer AIS view t GPS antenna AIS/GPS/NMEA data to e computer via USB (or WiFi) c Vesper Marine XB-8000 Class B h AIS Transponder M a iPad iNavX AIS view r i n Chartplotter AIS data to e data to XB-8000 Chartplotter AIS/GPS/NMEA via NMEA via NMEA data to iPad over WiFi VHF to transponder Milltech Marine 16

Top Questions We Get… M i l l Can I install this myself? 1. t e Does AIS work with my chartplotter? 2. c Do antenna splitters really work? h 3. 4. Can I use my existing GPS with a transponder? M Do I really need an FCC-issued MMSI for my transponder? 5. a I installed a transponder and I can’t see myself on 6. r i MarineTraffic.com n I’m sailing across an ocean, what’s the best AIS for me? 7. e How do I use AIS on my iPad or iPhone? 8. Milltech Marine 17

What’s Coming? M  Even more integration i l l  More devices with built-in AIS? t e  Multi-function displays c  Touchscreens h  More wireless options?  New AIS rules? M  As of 1/22/2013 USCG says no changes a  New technologies r i  More AtoN, S&R, SART equipment n  Class B “self-organizing” e  AIS Personal Locating Beacons this year?  More data e.g. weather  LRIT (Long range identification and tracking), satellite Milltech Marine 18

Next steps M i l  What to do tomorrow? l t e  Check out www.marinetraffic.com c  What to do over the next month? h  Decide whether AIS is right for you (of course it is!) M  Decide on receiver or transponder a  Transponder? Get your MMSI r  What to do before your next major cruise? i n  Look at all your other equipment and choose an AIS e solution that best meets your needs and works with existing or planned equipment. Milltech Marine 19

Questions? www.MilltechMarine.com Doug Miller info@milltechmarine.com 206-299-2217 Thank you! And special thanks to Standard Horizon for demo equipment!!! Milltech Marine 20