AIS Data Services

ORBCOMM is the global market leader in terrestrial and satellite AIS (Automatic Identification System) data services, used by ships and vessel traffic services for identification, location information and much more.

Our industry-leading AIS data service delivers the most complete situational picture of global vessel activity by drawing data from both satellite and terrestrial AIS receivers.

AIS Data: The ORBCOMM Advantage

1. The Most Comprehensive Global AIS Service
   One-stop shopping for reliable satellite and terrestrial AIS data. Widest source of global terrestrial AIS data available.


2. Easy to Work With
   Flexible APIs and AIS data sets available. No hard upsell on other value-added services.


3. Committed to Helping our Partners
   We don't compete with our partners. We enable them to succeed.


4. Established and Financially Stable
   A publicly-traded AIS technology pioneer with over 2 million subscribers.

ORBCOMM AIS data services combines multiple sources for maximum coverage.

AIS Data Applications

AIS data is used mainly for location information and collision avoidance, but is increasingly being used in other novel applications:

• Enhance Surveillance and Security
  AIS data enables complete vessel visibility and quick reaction to anomalies at sea.
• Counter Piracy Attacks
  Locate suspicious movements, identify vessels of interest and send alerts of a potential threat.
• Improve Search and Rescue
  First responders and coast guards trust AIS data for improving maritime safety and global search and rescue.
• Support Fisheries and Environmental Monitoring
  AIS data provides a full picture of vessel traffic for ocean protection and compliance programs.