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May 22, 2025

Class M Personal AIS Beacons

Richard Beniston

Class M Personal AIS Beacons

In Europe there's some new rules regarding your AIS beacon and designation Class M. Here's what you need to know to stay compliant...a great article published by Yachting World

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