The Automatic Identification System (AIS) transmits a vessel’s position and other information. PredictWind allows you to view AIS targets and vessel information directly on the map.
On the main menu, click on Tools, then AIS Data.
The map will display AIS targets around your forecast location.
Click on any vessel icon to see the current speed and direction of that vessel, along with the vessel name and type.
Click on the Search button to find any vessel; you can use the vessel name or MMSI number. Click the vessel name to be taken to its last reported position.
Click on the heart icon to save the vessel as a Favourite.
To view Favourites, in the AIS Data menu click the heart filter in the top right:
AIS Boat legend
The source of AIS is a Satellite |  |  |
The source of AIS is a Land based Station |  |  |
The source of AIS is a DataHub |  |  |
Tanker, General Tanker, Tanker Product, Tanker Crude, Tanker Chemicals |  |  |
General Cargo |  |  |
Fishing |  |  |
Other |  |  |
Tug |  |  |
High Speed Craft |  |  |
Passenger, Vehicle/Passenger |  |  |
Dry Bulk |  |  |
Container |  |  |
LNG Carrier, Gas Carrier |  |  |
Roll On Roll Off, Car Carrier |  |  |
Reefer |  |  |
Offshore |  |  |
Livestock |  |  |
Combination Carrier |  |  |
FAQs
What does Status 99 mean?
Status 99 means the navigational status is unavailable / not provided. It does not mean there is a fault with the vessel.
Other ways of seeing AIS data
On the main menu, you can select Local knowledge, here you can also see the AIS-reported vessel data relative to the great resource of information in Local Knowledge.
If heading Offshore, check out the Offshore App AIS data while underway.