MarineTrafficTracker
The Automatic Identification System (AIS), standardized by the IMO in 2008, requires commercial vessels over 300 gross tonnage to carry transceivers broadcasting voyage and vessel data. Though originally designed to prevent collisions, AIS is now crucial for maritime intelligence platforms like www.marinetraffic.com. Its voluntary nature means vessels can go “dark” due to equipment failure or intentional deactivation for illegal activities. To enhance situational awareness, the MarineTraffic Tracker use case develops an edge device that processes AIS and radio frequency (RF) data, enabling the detection of vessels that try to evade tracking.