AIS (Automatic Identification System)

A transponder broadcasting a vessel’s position, speed, and course to other ships and coastal stations, enhancing collision avoidance.

The “rules of the road” for waterways, dictating right-of-way, overtaking procedures, and collisi...

Strategies to prevent accidents, including early course changes, clear signals, and adherence to ...

Boating rules set by the US Coast Guard or other federal entities (e.g., EPA for marine pollution...

An electronic device that detects objects or landmasses around a vessel by bouncing radio waves o...