Information that should be entered at the initial installation
of the AIS includes:
- Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number
- IMO vessel number
- Radio call sign
- Name of ship
- Type of ship
- Dimension/reference for position of the electronic position fixing
device (EPFD) antenna (see paragraph 5.2)
Access to MMSI, IMO number and other AIS controls
(like power and channel settings) will be controlled, e.g. by password.
The Call Sign, Name of Ship and Type
of Ship should be input to the AIS, either manually using the
MKD or by means of IEC 61162 sentences "SSD" and "VSD" via the PI.
Type of Ship information should be in accordance with the table given
in annex 2 (Table 18 from Rec.
ITU-R M.1371-1).
For example, a cargo ship not carrying
dangerous goods, harmful substances, or marine pollutants; would use
identifier "70". Pleasure craft would use identifier "37". Note that
those ships whose type identifier begins with a "3" should use the
fourth column of the table.
Depending on the vessel, cargo
and/or the navigational conditions, this information may be voyage
related and would therefore need to be changed before beginning or
at some time during the voyage. This is defined by the "second digit"
in the fourth column of the table.