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Which ships are mandated to have Class A AIS according to SOLAS regulations?
Which ships are mandated to have Class A AIS according to SOLAS regulations?
- Ships of 300 gross tonnages and above engaged on international voyages (correct)
- Ships operating on domestic voyages
- Pleasure crafts
- Ships under 300 gross tonnages
What is the main purpose of AIS on ships?
What is the main purpose of AIS on ships?
- To provide entertainment for passengers
- To regulate ship speed
- To control ship lighting
- To assist with collision avoidance (correct)
What technology does AIS primarily use for high-speed broadcasting?
What technology does AIS primarily use for high-speed broadcasting?
- NFC
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- Self Organizing Time Division Multiple Access (STDMA) (correct)
What is the range of the line-of-sight for AIS frequencies?
What is the range of the line-of-sight for AIS frequencies?
Which frequency is used by AIS for ship-to-ship communication?
Which frequency is used by AIS for ship-to-ship communication?
What type of vessels is Class B AIS primarily intended for?
What type of vessels is Class B AIS primarily intended for?
What range of maritime mobile communications does the Automatic Identification System (AIS) operate in?
What range of maritime mobile communications does the Automatic Identification System (AIS) operate in?
When is a ship's information exchanged via AIS with other vessels in the vicinity?
When is a ship's information exchanged via AIS with other vessels in the vicinity?
Why do large commercial vessels need to use AIS?
Why do large commercial vessels need to use AIS?
In what cases should the on-board AIS be turned off according to the text?
In what cases should the on-board AIS be turned off according to the text?
How do Coastal Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) utilize AIS?
How do Coastal Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) utilize AIS?
What is the primary purpose of providing AIS according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of providing AIS according to the text?
