Automatic Identification System (AIS) significantly enhances harbor safety and security by allowing vessels to automatically transmit and receive information such as position, speed, and course. This data improves navigation safety by enabling real-time tracking of nearby vessels, reducing collision risks, especially in congested areas. AIS helps harbor authorities monitor vessel movements, identify unauthorized or suspicious activity, and enforce maritime regulations. By providing information on vessel identities and destinations, AIS aids in coordinating harbor traffic, supporting search-and-rescue operations, and enhancing response times to incidents. It is a key technology for maintaining organized and secure port operations.
