AIS Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Automatic Identification System (AIS) Market Report is Segmented by Application (Fleet Management, Vessel Tracking, Maritime Security, and Other Applications), Platform (Vessel-Based and On-Shore), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD) for all the Above Segments.

AIS Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Automatic Identification System (AIS) Market Size

Automatic Identification System Market Summary
Study Period 2020 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 408.10 Million
Market Size (2030) USD 561.76 Million
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 6.60 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Automatic Identification System Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Automatic Identification System (AIS) Market Analysis

The Automatic Identification System Market size is estimated at USD 408.10 million in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 561.76 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.60% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

AIS (Automatic Identification System) is the mariner's most significant development in navigation safety since the introduction of radar. This is a digital positional awareness system operating in the Very High Frequency (VHF) maritime band. Its purpose is to help identify ships, assist in target tracking, assist in search and rescue operations, simplify information exchange, and provide additional information to assist situational awareness (International Maritime Organization (IMO)).

  • Originally designed as a collision avoidance tool, AIS enhances the visibility of commercial vessels to one another, regardless of conditions. By continuously broadcasting a vessel's identity, position, speed, course, and other pertinent details, AIS ensures that all nearby AIS-equipped vessels are informed. When paired with a shore station, the system empowers port authorities and maritime safety organizations to effectively manage maritime traffic, thereby mitigating navigation hazards.
  • Moreover, diverse applications across various industries propel the market forward. AIS plays a pivotal role in fleet management, vessel tracking, and maritime security, delivering real-time data and bolstering situational awareness for operators.
  • In fleet management, AIS streamlines operations curtails fuel consumption and guarantees timely maintenance. When it comes to vessel tracking, AIS offers precise location data and voyage specifics, facilitating efficient navigation and ensuring safety. Maritime security leverages AIS to identify unauthorized or suspicious vessel activities, playing a crucial role in countering piracy and illegal fishing. Additionally, applications like collision avoidance and search-and-rescue operations underscore AIS's vital contribution to enhancing maritime safety and operational efficiency.
  • As global shipping activities, port operations, and naval surveillance expand, the growth of maritime traffic has significantly boosted the Automatic Identification System (AIS) market. AIS technology, crucial for vessel tracking and maritime safety, has gained prominence with the increasing number of ships navigating congested sea routes. The rising demand for real-time vessel monitoring, collision avoidance, and maritime traffic management is propelling the adoption of AIS devices. Furthermore, stricter international maritime regulations, such as those from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), mandate AIS installations on commercial ships, further penetrating the market.
  • Despite the Automatic Identification System (AIS) being pivotal for maritime safety, security, and operational efficiency, its limitations in range and reporting pose challenges. Despite the Automatic Identification System (AIS) being pivotal for maritime safety, security, and operational efficiency in the AIS market, its limitations in range and reporting pose challenges. These challenges are especially pronounced for long-range vessel monitoring and operations in remote areas, curtailing the full potential of AIS as maritime traffic and global shipping routes expand.
  • Macroeconomic trends, especially geopolitical tensions and global economic risks, have significantly shaped the Automatic Identification System (AIS) market, which enables real-time tracking of maritime vessels. Primarily driven by the shipping and maritime industries, the AIS market has experienced fluctuations in response to global economic uncertainties. Events like trade disputes, military conflicts, and regulatory shifts in key shipping routes have underscored the direct influence of geopolitical tensions on the demand for AIS technologies.

Automatic Identification System (AIS) Industry Overview

The market is dominated by the well-established players in the market. Major innovations and increases in partnerships by players with maritime security agencies are leading to the massive demand for AIS solutions among players. The innovations are increasing the rivalry among the well-established players in the market.​

However, brand identity plays a crucial role in shaping the competition in the market, with large and established players attaining a significant advantage over new entrants and regional players.

Particularly in the security field, buyers tend to trust established international conglomerates much more than independent firms.

The level of market penetration is high, as many end-user industries across the world have adopted AIS and are long-term clients of established AIS vendors. The vendors have a global presence, which helps them gain a strong market share.​

Hence, companies are striving to expand their offerings in the market by employing powerful competitive strategies, such as partnerships, acquisitions, etc. Moreover, the probability of entry of new players is also moderate in the market. All these factors in the market make the intensity of competitive rivalry moderate for the players in the market.​

Automatic Identification System (AIS) Market Leaders

  1. Saab AB

  2. Furuno Electric Co. Ltd

  3. Spire Global, Inc.

  4. ORBCOMM Inc.

  5. Garmin Ltd

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Automatic Identification System (AIS) Market News

  • June 2024: DP World, a supply chain solution company, is investing heavily in its port terminals in Peru and Ecuador. These investments aim to boost capacity and operational efficiency, underscoring DP World's strategic vision for Latin America and opening up new trade opportunities for its clientele. This expansion will drive the demand for the Automatic Identification System (AIS) market, as enhanced port operations require advanced tracking and monitoring solutions.
  • March 2024: Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Lifecycle Agreement with Korea Maritime Transport Co (KMTC) for two post-Panamax container vessels. These vessels, equipped with Wärtsilä's 12RT-flex96C-B two-stroke main engines, activated the agreement in January 2024. This agreement follows a similar five-year contract signed a year earlier, covering four KMTC Panamax vessels that utilize Wärtsilä's 7RT-flex96C-B main engines. The collaboration ensures the vessels' operational reliability through Wärtsilä's technical support, secure supply of essential components, and other contractual benefits, while delivering significant maintenance cost savings.

Automatic Identification System Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
    • 4.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.2.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Impact of Macroeconomic Trends on the Market

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Increased Maritime Traffic
    • 5.1.2 Need for Improvement in Vessel Dwell Time and Port Performance
    • 5.1.3 Regulatory Mandates and Compliance Requirements
  • 5.2 Market Challenges
    • 5.2.1 Range and Reporting Capabilities
    • 5.2.2 Data Overload in High Traffic Areas

6. TECHNOLOGY SNAPSHOT

  • 6.1 Major Classes of AIS Class A, Class B, and AIS Base Stations

7. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 7.1 By Application
    • 7.1.1 Fleet Management
    • 7.1.2 Vessel Tracking
    • 7.1.3 Maritime Security
    • 7.1.4 Other Applications
  • 7.2 By Platform
    • 7.2.1 Vessel-Based
    • 7.2.2 On-Shore
  • 7.3 By Geography***
    • 7.3.1 North America
    • 7.3.2 Europe
    • 7.3.3 Asia
    • 7.3.4 Australia and New Zealand
    • 7.3.5 Latin America
    • 7.3.6 Middle East and Africa

8. SATELLITE AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS) MARKET

  • 8.1 Market Overview
  • 8.2 Major Trends
  • 8.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 8.4 List of Key Players in Satellite Automatic Identification System (AIS)
  • 8.5 Case Studies

9. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 9.1 Company Profiles
    • 9.1.1 Saab AB
    • 9.1.2 Furuno Electric Co. Ltd.
    • 9.1.3 Spire Global, Inc.
    • 9.1.4 ORBCOMM Inc.
    • 9.1.5 Garmin Ltd
    • 9.1.6 Kongsberg Gruppen ASA
    • 9.1.7 True Heading AB (Shiptron Trading B.V.)
    • 9.1.8 JRC/Alphatron Marine (Japan Radio Co., Ltd. (JRC))
    • 9.1.9 CNS Systems AB
    • 9.1.10 Wrtsil Corporation
    • 9.1.11 Simrad (Brunswick Corporation)
    • 9.1.12 L3Harris Technologies Inc.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

10. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

11. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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***In the final report, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand will be studied together as 'Asia Pacific'
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Automatic Identification System (AIS) Industry Segmentation

The automatic identification system (AIS) is a short-range coastal tracking system currently used on ships. It was developed to provide identification and positioning information to both vessels and shore stations. The market is defined by the revenue generated from the Automatic Identification System offered by different market players worldwide. 

The automatic identification system market is segmented by application (fleet management, vessel tracking, maritime security, other applications), platform (vessel-based, on-shore), and geography (North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East and Africa). The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Application Fleet Management
Vessel Tracking
Maritime Security
Other Applications
By Platform Vessel-Based
On-Shore
By Geography*** North America
Europe
Asia
Australia and New Zealand
Latin America
Middle East and Africa
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Automatic Identification System Market Research Faqs

How big is the Automatic Identification System Market?

The Automatic Identification System Market size is expected to reach USD 408.10 million in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 6.60% to reach USD 561.76 million by 2030.

What is the current Automatic Identification System Market size?

In 2025, the Automatic Identification System Market size is expected to reach USD 408.10 million.

Who are the key players in Automatic Identification System Market?

Saab AB, Furuno Electric Co. Ltd, Spire Global, Inc., ORBCOMM Inc. and Garmin Ltd are the major companies operating in the Automatic Identification System Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Automatic Identification System Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Automatic Identification System Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Automatic Identification System Market.

What years does this Automatic Identification System Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Automatic Identification System Market size was estimated at USD 381.17 million. The report covers the Automatic Identification System Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Automatic Identification System Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Automatic Identification System Industry Report

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