Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

How the Amistads positions are recorded?

April 26, 2017amistad Atlantic Black Freedom positions recorded schooner ship tall tour

0

Posted

How the Amistads positions are recorded?

1 Answer

0

Posted

The system is based on AIS (Automatic Identification System) installed on Schooner Amistad. As from December 2004, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) requires all vessels over 299GT to carry an AIS transponder on board, which transmits their position, speed and course, among some other static information, such as vessels name, dimensions and voyage details. Amistad America recognizing safety benefits of the system installed it on Schooner Amistad which is smaller and is not obliged to carry AIS. Positions are automatically reported by the ship’s AIS transponder while under way, the transponder is usually switched off, while in a harbor – the system shows than only other vessels in the area. Unfortunately not all ports are participating in sharing the data on line. More info on what is AIS below the chart.