"Geoff Schultz" wrote in message
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Larry wrote in :

. All ships transiting Canal waters
that are over 300 net tons or more than 60-feet in length must now be
equipped with an AIS system that meets the standards set by the
International Maritime Organization (IMO).

-- Geoff

Note: IMO requires DGPS to the AIS, not a WAAS GPS. We have had yacht
customers (over 60 feet) equipped with WAAS GPS refused transit of the
canal. The AIS reports the type of GPS it is using.

Doug K7ABX