Furuno FA-170 AIS is a Class A AIS transponder with a 4.3″ Color LCD Display. It displays symbols for AIS-equipped vessels, AIS-SART’s, coastal stations and other aids to navigation within VHF range.

The FURUNO FA-170 AIS presents data for collision avoidance with an easy-to-use interface. AIS data can be output to ECDIS, Radar, or other navigational equipment for collision avoidance support. The FA170 includes 6 in/out ports, 3 input only ports, one LAN port, and one alarm output (contact closure) port. The unit is BAM (Bridge Alert Management) ready, meeting the specific requirements for BAM as specified in IMO MSC.302 (87). An optional Pilot Plug is available.

Plotter display

Displays symbols for AIS-equipped ships, base stations, AIS-SARTs, and so on.

When you select a certain target, the information about the ship (MMSI (or name, when available), heading, SOG, COG, etc.) is displayed.