Daily Archives:October 27,2020

Ship to paddle boats, safety is NO.1. So the boating essentials are important. First, we need to prepare in advance. Start with the safety checklist before departure or on the ship to check that all systems and required safety equipment are in working condition and onboard. Do not forget to plan ahead and check the weather report. Bad weather can make for an unpleasant or dangerous day at sea. Know what to expect before departing and avoid potential weather hazards  ...

The AIS system is using the MMSI, not the IMO number, to identify a vessel. The IMO number is part of the static AIS information provided by the vessel crew and can be transmitted additionally. So it could happen if you are searching a vessel in the vessel database by its IMO number that you find more than one entry because the vessel had different MMSI numbers in the past.  ...