Automatic Identification System
HoldTechniques
A radio-based vessel tracking system that broadcasts ship identity and position.
Why it's here
Placed in Hold: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by research-stage coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 2Hacker News·8/10/2026research50,000 Boat Names from NOAA AIS Data
A dataset visualization collects more than 50,000 boat names from NOAA Marine Cadastre vessel traffic records broadcast via AIS. The names highlight humor, pop culture references, and professional identity among boat owners, while also reflecting the limits of AIS coverage and naming data completeness.