Latest "AIS" stories

The ghost in the Fitz’s machine: why a doomed warship’s crew never saw the vessel that hit it

A secret Navy report details broken sensors that were reported for repairs but never fixed; schedule changes ordered by superiors high above the Fitz’s command triad that delayed crucial maintenance; taped-up radar controls and, worse, sailors who had no idea how to use the technology.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago

Navy officials: Using a ship’s ID in high-traffic areas poses no increased threat to security

Navy officials don't anticipate potential foes tracking a ship any more than usual, despite the new AIS policy.

By Mark D. Faram

6 years ago