Industry Canada (IC)

Industry Canada acts like the FCC in America, as it ensures the AIS device is suitable for operation within the radio controlled environment in Canada. As with TC, they only regulate certain AIS products, visit the IC Website for the most up-to-date list of product types they regulate.

Organisation name

Industry Canada
Country
Canada
Award title
IC
Technology regulated
Radio equipment
AIS devices regulated
Selected AIS devices
Website address

Transport Canada (TC)

Transport Canada regulates AIS devices in Canada. Unlike many other international organisations, it only regulates certain AIS equipment. Visit the TC website for the latest information on which AIS devices are regulated. TC ensures the AIS device is fit for use on a vessel in Canadian waters.

Organisation name

Transport Canada
Country
Canada
Award title
TC
Technology regulated
AIS devices
AIS devices regulated
Selected AIS devices
Website address

United States Coast Guard (USCG)

The USCG regulates all AIS equipment to ensure they are suitable for use on a vessel in American waters. Each AIS product type is regulated by the USCG, who work in tandem with the FCC.

Organisation name

United States Coast Guard
Country
America
Award title
USCG approval
Technology regulated
AIS devices
AIS devices regulated
All AIS devices
Website address

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The FCC works in conjunction with the USCG by ensuring every AIS device is suitable for operation within the radio controlled environment in America. As with the USCG, they regulate every AIS product type.

Organisation name

Federal Communications Commission
Country
America
Award title
FCC
Technology regulated
Radio equipment
AIS devices regulated
All AIS devices
Website address

EU Inland Waterways (CCNR)

Inland waterways in Europe require a specific AIS standard, administered by Central Commission for Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR). Countries covered by the CCNR include Holland, Belgium and Germany. The CCNR regulations only cover Class A transceivers with inland waterways capabilities.

Organisation name

Central Commission for Navigation of the Rhine
Relevant countries
Holland, Belgium and Germany
Approval award title
EU Inland Waterway (CCNR)
Technology regulated

AIS devices

AIS devices regulated
Class A transceivers with inland waterway capabilities
Website address

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