FAQ and Troubleshooting
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What is the typical range of the AIS?
What is the typical range of an AIS Station?
What is the significance of the AIS Shiptype or Vessel type number?
What do AIS Navigational Status values mean?
What is an ENI number?
How does MarineTraffic identify a vessel’s flag and country?
How are AIS signals matched to the correct vessel in busy areas?
How Vessel Crews Can Ensure Correct AIS Information
How are positions linked to specific AIS Stations?
Why do vessel positions and tracking data show inaccuracies or irregularities?
Does the AIS Receiver Station produce harmful Radiation?
Areas of the World: How does MarineTraffic segment them?
What exactly is the Density Map Layer?
What is the significance of the MarineTraffic Events?
What is the significance of the MarineTraffic Ship Types?
Which Straits and Passages are used by the Notifications System?
How can I see the Load Condition of a vessel?
How can I activate Satellite Tracking (SAT Flex) in my Online Plan?
How the vessel’s crew can help ensure correct AIS information
How can I see the next destination port on MarineTraffic?
How can I ensure the safety of my vessel's voyage?
How can I stay up to date for changes in my vessel’s voyage?
How can I effectively monitor my cargo throughout a voyage?
How to detect prospective customers at the ports we operate?
How does MarineTraffic categorise Commercial Market and Commercial Size Class?
How can I get more updated vessels' positions?
Why can't I see a vessel on the Live Map?
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