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.
From the main menu, select Tools, then AIS Data.
The map will display AIS targets around your forecast location.
Tap any vessel icon to view its name, vessel type, current speed, and course.
To save a vessel as a Favourite, tap the heart icon.
To find a specific vessel, tap the Search icon and enter the vessel name or MMSI number.
Tap the vessel name in the search results to view its last reported AIS position on the map.
To view your 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.