Activating a Target for an AIS Vessel
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From a chart or 3D chart view, select
> Layers > Other Vessels > AIS > AIS List.
TIP: You can quickly access the AIS list from the messages and warnings menu (Messages and Warnings ).
Viewing Information about a Targeted AIS Vessel
You can view the AIS signal status, MMSI, GPS speed, GPS heading, and other information that is reported about a targeted AIS vessel.
- From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.
- Select AIS Vessel.
Deactivating a Target for an AIS Vessel
- From a chart or a 3D chart view, select an AIS vessel.
- Select .
Showing AIS Vessels on a Chart or 3D Chart View
Before you can use AIS, you must connect the chartplotter to an external AIS device and receive active transponder signals from other vessels.
You can configure how other vessels appear on a chart or on a 3D chart view. The display range configured for one chart or one 3D chart view are applied only to that chart or to that 3D chart view. The details, projected heading, and trails settings configured for one chart or one 3D chart view are applied to all charts and to all 3D chart views.
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From a chart or 3D chart view, select
> Layers > Other Vessels > AIS.
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Select an option:
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To show the tracks of AIS vessels, select AIS Trails and adjust the trail length if needed. .
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To indicate the distance from your location in which AIS vessels appear, select Display Range, and select a distance.
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To show a list of AIS-activated vessels, select AIS List.
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