Operational status of polish AIS network

This paper is the report on operational and legal status of the Polish AIS network established by Polish Maritime Administration. Existing structure of base stations, telecommunication network as well as current radio coverage within a Helsinki Commission (HELCOM) area is described [2]. Authors present the current status and practical operational applications of the AIS-PL to control a marine traffic within the area of responsibility of Maritime Safety Centre in Gdynia and/or VTS Gulf of Gdansk.