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Guidelines for installing AIS units have been developed by the International Maritime Organization. Refer to .
Read more about AIS Class A and B units.
All AIS units require a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number to operate. MMSIs are allocated according to international standards.
Find out how to get an MMSI in Australia.AIS units are not ‘registered’ in the same way as emergency position indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) or emergency beacons.