AIS Equipment
What is AIS
AIS (Automatic Identification System) is a tracking system used on boats and ships to improve maritime safety and navigation. It works by automatically transmitting a vessel’s position, speed, course, and other data to nearby ships and shore-based stations via VHF radio signals. This helps prevent collisions, enhances situational awareness, and allows authorities to monitor maritime traffic. AIS is mandatory for larger commercial vessels but is also widely used by recreational boats for added safety.
How to select the correct AIS Equipment
When selecting an AIS for your boat, consider whether you need a receiver-only (AIS receiver) or a transceiver (AIS Class A or Class B). Class A is for commercial vessels, offering higher power and faster updates, while Class B is for recreational boats with lower power and transmission rates. Ensure compatibility with your chartplotter or marine radio, and choose between integrated or external GPS. Also, consider features like Wi-Fi connectivity, power consumption, and installation ease.
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Garmin Signal VHF 400 with Built-in AIS Transponder
Garmin
Current Stock: 4£1,217.19Stay connected and aware on the water with the Garmin Signal VHF 400, a premium all-in-one marine radio that combines powerful VHF communication, Class D DSC, and a fully integrated Class B AIS SOTDMA transponder in one sleek, compact unit. Featuring an...G010-02951-00£1,217.19 -
Icom IC-MXA5000 #2 Dual Channel Class B AIS Receiver
Icom
Current Stock: 1£303.24Elevate your maritime situational awareness with the Icom IC-MXA5000 #2 Dual Channel Class B AIS Receiver. Designed for both professional and recreational mariners, this AIS receiver ensures you have real-time information about other vessels in your...ICOM-MXA5000£303.24 -
Navico NSPL-500 Antenna Splitter
Navico
Current Stock: 1£297.22Save the hassle of installing a costly second antenna and use your existing single antenna with VHF/AIS/FM by enlisting the lightweight, compact NSPL 500 antenna splitter. When combined with the NAIS 500 AIS system, you can see and be seen on the water,...NAV-000-13612-001£297.22 -
Garmin Cortex-H1P Portable VHF /AIS Handset
Garmin
Current Stock: 0£645.73The Cortex H1P Portable Handset is the voice and calling interface for VHF, DSC calls and to view AIS targets. The handset’s touchscreen display is the primary interface together with dedicated buttons and the Click-Wheel for swift navigation,...G010-02816-10£645.73 -
Garmin Cortex-H1 VHD / AIS Tethered Handset
Garmin
Current Stock: 0£645.73The Cortex H1 Tethered Handset is the voice and calling interface used for VHF and DSC calls. The handset’s touchscreen display is the primary interface together with dedicated buttons and the Click-Wheel for swift navigation, ease of operation and...G010-02816-00£645.73 -
Garmin Cortex-M1 SOTDMA SmartAIS Transponder
Garmin
Current Stock: 0£1,376.12Vesper's award-winning Cortex M1 is a full Class B SOTDMA with smart AIS, send and receive and integrated no loss splitter. Monitor and control onboard systems and keep alerted on board or ashore from your smartphone. Features Add H1P portable handset...G010-02815-10£1,376.12 -
Garmin Cortex-V1 SOTDMA SmartAIS Transponder with H1 Handset
Garmin
Current Stock: 0£1,980.04Advanced multi-station VHF with intuitive touchscreen operation. Full Class B SOTDMA with smart AIS send and receive and integrated no-loss splitter. Monitor and control onboard systems and keep alerted on board or ashore from your smartphone...G010-02814-10£1,980.04 -
Garmin Vesper External Alarm with Alarm Mute Switch Kit External Alarm
Garmin
Current Stock: 13£38.40External smart AIS Alarm and Switch for WatchMate XB-8000 This kit includes an external alarm and mute switch that connects to a Cortex M1 hub. A loud audible tone can be triggered when the hub detects a risk situation due to a potential collision,...G010-13274-10£38.40 -
ICOM M510 EVO VHF/DSC Marine Radio with AIS Receiver & Smartphone Control
Icom
Current Stock: 0£734.61IC-M510 EVO with AIS Receiver The IC-M510 EVO, the latest evolution of ICOM's renowned and award-winning IC-M510 Marine fixed-mount VHF. This new model provides a self-contained single-model solution boasting many advanced features including radio...ICOM-M510E-EVO-AIS£734.61 -
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Icom M94D Handheld VHF DSC Radio with built-in AIS Receiver
Icom
Current Stock: 5Now £383.54Was £426.25Note : A valid MMSI number is required to use the DSC function on this radio The ICOM IC-M94DE is the first handheld VHF Radio with a built-in AIS receiver, that receives information broadcast by other AIS equipped vessels. The IC-M94DE provides vessel...ICOM-M94DENow £383.54Was £426.25 -
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B&G V60-B Marine VHF/AIS RX&TX w GPS-500 Bundle
B&G
Current Stock: 2Now £965.24Was £1,212.92This B&G V60-B VHF marine radio features a built-in GPS and a full Class B AIS transmitter and receiver, which allows you to see and be seen by nearby AIS-equipped vessels. The low-profile design radio grants flexible mounting options and supports up...NAV-000-14819-001Now £965.24Was £1,212.92 -
Icom MA-510TR Class-B AIS Transponder with Display
Icom
Current Stock: 1£871.28The ICOM MA-510TR Class B Transponder is an all-in-one stand-alone unit that combines both an AIS transponder and a sharp display in a compact design that features an attractive and easy-to-read wide-angled colour screen, legible even in direct...ICOM-MA510TR£871.28 -
Garmin AIS 800 Blackbox Transceiver Class B
Garmin
Current Stock: 1£1,016.50Garmin's AIS 800 is easy-to-use, giving reliable communication of your vessel to other AIS targets in your area while receiving AIS target data. The AIS 800 has built-in GPS with connector for optional external antenna along with NMEA...G010-02087-00£1,016.50 -
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Navico NAIS-500 Class B AIS Transceiver - Install Package
Simrad
Current Stock: 1Now £1,024.19Was £1,212.92Navico AIS 500 complete install package to give you a full Class B AIS receive and transmit onboard - Includes the AIS Transponder , Antenna Splitter, GPS Antenna NMEA 2000 Network Extension Cable & T Connector. Reduce your risk of...NAV-000-13963-001Now £1,024.19Was £1,212.92 -
Simrad RS40 VHF Radio with AIS Receiver
Simrad
Current Stock: 0£760.20Stay safe and connected with this VHF marine radio featuring a sleek design with removable fist mic, Class D DSC functionality, and built-in GPS. Keep track of nearby AIS-equipped vessels with an integrated AIS receiver, and add up to two optional...NAV-000-14470-001£760.20 -
Lowrance Link-9 VHF Marine Radio with DSC AIS Receiver
Lowrance
Current Stock: 0£760.20Delivering complete communication anywhere on the water, the Link-9 Fixed Mount VHF radio provides reliable performance and critical safety features including built-in GPS, internal dual-channel AIS receiver with AIS plot functionality, NMEA 2000/0183...NAV-000-14472-001£760.20 -
Icom IC-M605EURO Multi Station VHF/DSC Radio with AIS Receiver
Icom
Current Stock: 0£1,007.96IC-M605EURO Multi Station VHF/DSC Radio with AIS Receiver The IC-M605EURO is an advanced Class D VHF/DSC radio with integrated AIS receiver, capable of showing real-time AIS vessel traffic information on the large colour TFT LCD display. This radio...ICOM-M605EURO£1,007.96
