Broadcasting a new message

Broadcast messages are sent over the AIS network and can be received by multiple vessels.

MessagesNew broadcast

  1. Select Broadcast message from the Chart app’s New menu or select New broadcast from the Messages inbox.

    The onscreen keyboard is displayed.

  2. Enter your message.

    MessagesCharacter limit Messages are subject to a character limit the amount of remaining character is shown on the onscreen keyboard. You can also select the speech bubble button to select a predefined message.

  3. Select the TYPE button and select a transmission type.

    If your AIS transceiver is in restricted mode only secure transmissions can be broadcast.

  4. Select Send.
  5. Select OK.