AIS
Moosk is fitted with a modern day black box called AIS for Automatic Identification system.
One of the great dangers to vessels at sea is not knowing the position, details or intentions of other vessels. New regulations for commercial craft to fit AIS transponders have been a significant step forward.
AIS enables vessels fitted with an AIS transponder or receiver to be aware of each other and display their position and other details. When combined with a chart system the intentions of larger vessels required to fit AIS transponders is clear enabling smaller craft to alter their intended track well in advance so as to avoid potential conflict, especially in confined waters.
In the picture below Moosk's AIS transmissions have been captured and displayed on the internet. Enroute to the Tall Ships Race in July 2007 running before a near gale of the Dutch coast Moosk is reporting a speed of 9.3 Knots.
