⚓ BRIDGE REMINDER
AIS is NOT an Anti-Collision System
Many junior officers trust AIS more than radar.
Don’t.
AIS data depends on GPS, gyro, sensor inputs and transmission intervals.
For collision avoidance, ARPA radar and visual observation always take priority.
Remember:
AIS is an information system, not a collision avoidance system.
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