Why You Shouldn’t Leave the Dock Without Automatic Identification System Equipment An automatic identification system (AIS) transceiver lets your boat see and be seen—broadcasting your position, speed, and identity every few seconds while simultaneously plotting nearby traffic on your chart plotter. That real-time visibility slashes collision risk, satisfies many legal requirements, and even lets loved […]

Beginning *July 1, 2025, every foreign pleasure vessel 50 feet (LOA) or longer entering, cruising, anchoring, or even tied to a dock anywhere in Bahamian waters must keep a functioning Automatic Identification System (AIS) turned ON at all times—or risk a $1,000 fine per infraction. Quick-Hit Facts (Read This Before You Cast Off) Effective date: […]