Marina Exam Reviewer
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding automatic identification systems (AIS)?
A. AIS will not provide information on another vessel if that vessel is indistinguishable in radar sea clutter.
B. AIS provides near real-time information regarding another vessel's speed over ground and heading regardless of visibility.
C. AIS can be relied upon as the sole means to determine course changes due to other AIS equipped traffic.
D. AIS is designed to replace ARPA, maneuvering boards, and visual bearings as a means to ascertain the risk of collision.
Answer: B. AIS provides near real-time information regarding another vessel's speed over ground and heading regardless of visibility.
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