IMPORTANT NOTICE (EFFECTIVE 1 JANUARY 2016)
It is mandatory for all foreigner yachts coming into Phuket, Thailand and outgoing from Phuket, Thailand to be equipped with an Automatic Identification System (AIS) or AIS Class B system or higher class appropriately.
AIS must be ACTIVE when coming into Thai water or leaving Thai water or moving to somewhere else.
The marine department allowed to turn off the AIS transmitter while the yachts stay in Marina or Hardstand.
For more information, please contact the Marine Department, Phuket Branch.
