In the ceaseless rhythm of global shipping, where vessels crisscross oceans carrying 90% of world trade, reliable communication isn’t a luxury—it’s the lifeline. Enter the VHF Data Exchange System (VDES), a next-generation upgrade to the venerable Automatic Identification System (AIS) that’s quietly transforming maritime operations. Operating in the fam…
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