### Question
Can you define what AIS means?


### Answer
**AIS** is defined as the following in *16 U.S.C. § 8001*:

> Automatic Identification System (as defined in section 164.46 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, or a similar successor regulation)

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 8001*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 99-MARITIME SECURITY AND FISHERIES ENFORCEMENT**

