What the AIS Target Symbol symbol means
AIS displays identity, position, course/speed and voyage-related data received from participating vessels/stations.
Where you may see this symbol
This entry belongs to the Marine section and is grouped under Navigation. It is commonly encountered at ECDIS / radar / chartplotter. Depending on the vehicle, vessel or machine, it may appear as a lamp, display message, annunciator or control-panel symbol.
How this symbol usually looks
Sleeping, activated, selected and dangerous targets use different presentation.
Common versions you may see
The examples below show a few realistic ways this symbol may appear. Exact geometry, wording, framing and flashing behaviour can vary by manufacturer and system design.
Primary reference
Primary reference appearance for this symbol or indicator.
Contextual display
The same standard shape can look different depending on whether it appears on a chart, radar, MFD, sign or panel.
Alternative reference
Reference appearance retained for recognition.
Detailed explanation and operating context
AIS Target Symbol is indexed on SymbolDeck so users can find it by a specific symbol name or by plain-language searches such as “what does this warning light mean?” The page is designed to help with fast visual identification while still giving enough context to understand the system behind the symbol.
Status is SymbolDeck’s general-reference urgency classification for this entry. Real-world urgency can change with operating state, multiple simultaneous warnings, environmental conditions and manufacturer logic. Approved documentation should always take precedence.
Safety note
For safety-critical road, aviation, marine, rail or machinery operation, this page is for identification and learning only. Approved manuals, checklists, rulebooks, placards and qualified personnel take precedence.
