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Appendix B Report on Committee Subgroup Trip to Europe July 25–August 4, 2002
Pages 173-176

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From page 173...
... It was clear that manufacturers would seek to incorporate unique features in their shipboard AIS displays but that both industry and maritime users would benefit by regulatory measures that established the limits, or meets and bounds, for the AIS data to be transmitted -- particularly by shore sta tions. By implication, efforts such as those of Working Group 13 and estab lishment of AIS data parameters would drive displays toward a commonality of presentation that would improve safety.
From page 174...
... There appeared to be some feeling that implemen tation of AIS beyond ship-to-shore applications should be delayed until data content and display requirements were established. FACILITIES VISITED AND MEETINGS HELD WITH GERMAN OFFICIALS In Kiel at the Waterways and Shipping Directorate for Baltic and North Sea coastal areas and ports and river entrances (for Kiel, Kiel Canal, Travemunde, Warnemunde, Rostock, Hamburg and River Elbe, Bremen and Bremerhaven)
From page 175...
... Visited traffic center under existing operation and discussed new system with operators. MAJOR ISSUES AND POINTS RELATED TO AIS DISPLAY STUDY FROM GERMAN VISIT Regarding AIS introduction in general, there are concerns about total sys tem integration, the integrity of all units on board vessels and on shore, and the need for repeaters and knowledge on message conformity.
From page 176...
... For any navigation or col lision avoidance function, a more sophisticated display will be necessary. · The BSH authorities believe that AIS is usually displayed in electronic chart format because that is the easiest solution at present.


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