ANNEX 2: Dimensions of the ship or convoyΒΆ

The picture below helps to understand the dimensions of a ship sailing alone or as part of a convoy of vessels. The outline of the ship on which the Inland AIS station is installed is indicated by a solid line. The dashed lines indicate the dimensions of a convoy.

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The following values should be input for the dimensions of the ship or convoy :
  • The total length L.
  • The total width W.
The following values should be input for the position of the GPS antenna :
  • A = the distance from the GPS antenna to the bow.
  • B = the distance from the GPS antenna to the stern.
  • C = the distance from the GPS antenna to the port side (left side).
  • D = the distance from the GPS antenna to the starboard side (right side).