With our smartAIS 3.03 update you'll notice that we have updated our AtoN symbols to more accurately describe what's out there. Allowing you to look at the screen and assess the situation more quickly.
Type of AIS AtoN |
Symbol(physical) |
Symbol (virtual) |
Default type (when none of the below apply) | ||
Racon (Radar beacon) | Not applicable | |
Emergency Wreck Mark |
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Beacon, Cardinal North | ||
Beacon, Cardinal East | ||
Beacon, Cardinal South | ||
Beacon, Cardinal West | ||
Beacon, Port Hand or Preferred Channel Port hand | ||
Beacon, Starboard Hand or Preferred Channel Starboard hand | ||
Beacon, Isolated Danger | ||
Beacon, Safe Water | ||
Beacon, Special Mark |
Marks are displayed in Blue when selected, otherwise gray.
Sometimes AIS AtoNs report errors, in those cases we make them appear as distinct yellow for quick assessment. Please note that this doesn't indicate that you are on a collision course with the AtoN.
Type of failure condition | Symbol |
AIS AtoN indicating the absence of a charted Physical AtoN (will be a virtual mark) | |
AIS AtoN indicating to be in Off Position (will be a physical mark) |