Vessel Identification System
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vessel-identification-system-254-14325375
title:
Vessel Identification System
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A Vessel Identification System allows users of radar to see a ship's name, IMO number, course, speed, destination, and sometimes flag and dimensions, next to a ship-like icon on a computer or radar screen. A comparatively new innovation designed to improve inter-vessel communication, reduce reliance on visual contact and VHF radio chatter, and enable more efficient traffic control and reduce the incidence of collision.
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wiki
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encyclopedia
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vessel_Identification_System
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date modified:
2023-08-20T20:18:03Z
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