TonyMills
Member
Hi,
I'm planning a personal Jester style single handed challenge starting in late August this year, intending to cross the Indian Ocean from Perth stopping at Cocos Islands, Rodriguez (Mauritious) and returning Via St Paul & Amsterdam Islands (all things being equal with the French and the weather).
I am installing a AIS engine as part of my watch keeping aids, particularly when getting a little sleep! (Providing I can make the alarm function work through SOB on the laptop)
I understand that AIS is required on all ships over 300 tons, but can the forum advise on whether or not AIS remains transmitting (not switched off) when the ships are in the open ocean (ie not approaching port or in busy traffic schemes).
My objective is to improve percentages.
Regards
Tony
I'm planning a personal Jester style single handed challenge starting in late August this year, intending to cross the Indian Ocean from Perth stopping at Cocos Islands, Rodriguez (Mauritious) and returning Via St Paul & Amsterdam Islands (all things being equal with the French and the weather).
I am installing a AIS engine as part of my watch keeping aids, particularly when getting a little sleep! (Providing I can make the alarm function work through SOB on the laptop)
I understand that AIS is required on all ships over 300 tons, but can the forum advise on whether or not AIS remains transmitting (not switched off) when the ships are in the open ocean (ie not approaching port or in busy traffic schemes).
My objective is to improve percentages.
Regards
Tony