The Two-Edged Sword

Advocates of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) believe its integration with Vessel Traffic Systems (VTS) can make ports safer and offer a commercial advantage. Others disagree as David Foxwell explains.

Port of Houston is one of a growing number of ports that has combined AIS with VTS

Advocates of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) believe its integration with Vessel Traffic Systems (VTS) can make ports safer and offer a commercial advantage. Others disagree as David Foxwell explains.