What AIS have you got?

[AMCD300]

Boat Beacon App for the iPhone 4S.

 

[capnsensible]

Could have done with a no AIS option!

Here is a tip. Don't tick any of the boxes.

 

[john_morris_uk]

Could have done with a no AIS option!

I agree - we haven't got one at the moment on our family boat.

 

[concentrik]

am I missing something important?

Apart from giving me a name and the MMSI number, what does AIS give me that the above doesn't?

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I've found knowing the name is helpful if you want to hail to ask a vessel's intentions, such as 'can you see me' and 'do you intend to pass astern/in front of me'. It's good to know what they mean to do and I think it can help the larger vessel too, as they know I'll not be making any unexpected course alterations.