Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding automatic identification systems (AIS)?

Correct Answer: Option A — AIS is a short-range VHF-FM system that automatically broadcasts a vessel's position, course, speed and other safety related information to all those with similar equipment in the area.

Automatic Identification Systems operate as short-range VHF-FM transceivers utilizing self-organized time-division multiple access technology to automatically broadcast dynamic and static vessel data to nearby suitably equipped stations.