AIS vessel target creation

Create and transmit AIS targets for marine system testing

AIS Targets Creator is Sailsoft's dedicated Windows application for building controlled AIS vessel data without depending on live vessels or onboard equipment.

  • Create and manage AIS Class A and Class B vessel targets
  • Configure identity, voyage, position and movement data
  • Transmit selected targets through serial or UDP/IP connections
  • Use repeatable data for testing, demonstrations and training

Core capabilities

A focused workflow from vessel definition to AIS output

Build a target list, edit each vessel's properties, choose the targets required for the test and generate their output from one application.

Class A and Class B targets

Add AIS Class A and Class B vessels, then select the targets that you want to include in the generated output.

Detailed vessel data

Configure identity, voyage and movement details including MMSI, call sign, destination, position, course, speed and heading.

Serial and UDP/IP output

Send generated AIS target data to a selected serial connection or a configured UDP/IP destination.

Controlled test data

Edit, select and transmit a known set of vessels for repeatable integration tests, demonstrations and training exercises.

Target configuration

Represent the vessel details your test requires

Create AIS targets with the identification, voyage and movement data needed by the receiving application or device. The target table makes it easy to review the set, select individual vessels and generate output.

Vessel identity

  • MMSI and IMO number
  • Call sign and vessel name
  • AIS class and ship type

Voyage information

  • Draught and cargo type
  • Destination and ETA
  • Navigational status

Movement and output

  • Latitude and longitude
  • Course, speed and heading
  • Serial and UDP/IP connections

Start evaluating

Try AIS Targets Creator in your own test environment

Download the trial, generate output for up to 10 selected targets at a time and verify the data with your software or marine electronics setup.