Marine Device : AIS
Manufacturer : FURUNO
Type / Model : FA-50
Furuno AIS FA-50 Class B Transponder
The Furuno AIS FA-50 is a Class B Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponder engineered to enhance maritime safety by facilitating the exchange of navigational and ship data with other AIS-equipped vessels and coastal stations. Fully compliant with international maritime standards, the FA-50 promotes improved situational awareness and collision avoidance, even in congested or low-visibility conditions.
Designed for professional marine environments, the FA-50 combines a reliable VHF transmitter and dual-channel receiver with an integrated GPS module. The internal GPS delivers accurate position, course over ground (COG), and speed over ground (SOG) data, while the transponder communicates vessel information such as MMSI, ship identity, and dynamic status. A separate VHF antenna is required for AIS operation.
Key Features
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Class B AIS Transponder: Compliant with IMO MSC.140(76) Annex 3, A.694, ITU-R M.1371-2, and DSC ITU-R M.825-3 standards
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Built-in 12-channel all-in-view GPS receiver for accurate position, COG, and SOG data
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Dual-channel TDMA receiver for robust simultaneous AIS reception
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Interfaces via NMEA 0183 and Ethernet for seamless integration with navigation systems
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Designed for continuous marine operation with rugged construction
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Supports dynamic AIS data exchange for collision avoidance
System Benefits
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Enhances collision avoidance with real-time AIS information exchange
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Improves navigational situational awareness even in busy waterways
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Interfaces with multifunction displays (MFDs), chart plotters, and radar systems
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Complies with key marine safety and communication standards
Applications
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Commercial cargo and container vessels
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Tankers and bulk carriers
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Passenger ships and ferries
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Offshore support and industrial vessels
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Government and naval vessels requiring AIS functionality
