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Malicious AIS information and AIS spoofing has been a global concern in the maritime community, but the revision of the AIS performance standards would not be able to solve this problem
VDS will offer higher data transmission rates than AIS by using wider bandwidths and advanced modulation methods.
The system will provide higher level of security both its terrestrial and satellite components and will be operated in accordance with IMO resolution A.1629.
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VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) Malicious AIS information and AIS spoofing has been a global concern in the maritime community, but the revision of the AIS performance standards would not be able to solve this problem due to the limited capacity of its transmission rates. To mitigate this issue, IMO has finalized regulatory amendments to introduce the VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) into the international regulatory framework. VDES comprises four components: The AIS component for vessel identification, an Application Specific Message (ASM) component, and terrestrial and satellite components for VHF data exchange (VDE-TER and VDE-SAT). VDES will offer higher data transmission rates than AIS by using wider bandwidths and advanced modulation methods. The system is designed to provide a high level of security through both its terrestrial and satellite components. The AIS component of VDES is equivalent to the current AIS and will be operated in accordance with IMO resolution A.1106(29). Implementation timeline Draft amendments finalized by the NCSR and approved by MSC 110. They are scheduled for adoption by MSC 111 in May 2026. Entry into force: January 1, 2028.