09-11-2018, 11:35 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Spuds
The last reported position is based on an AIS transponder report. This works similar to ADS-B (aircraft), but for ships. It is not necessarily well regulated in certain regions and relies on the vessels owner to configure it properly. My guess is the boat was sold, and the buyer just turned the transponder off. Further investigation will likely reveal that the boat was active until recently, and may have taken part in illegal/clandestine activity.
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Plausible.
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