AIS Transponder Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis By Type (Class A Marine AIS, Class B Marine AIS), By Application (Merchant Marine, Recreational Boats, Fishing Vessels, Others), Regional Insights and Forecast From 2025 To 2035

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AIS TRANSPONDER MARKET OVERVIEW

The global ais transponder market, valued at USD 0.06 billion in 2025, is projected to reach USD 0.07 billion in 2026 and further escalate to USD 0.13 billion by 2035, driven by a strong CAGR of 6.5%.

An automatic identification system market is designed to enable two-way communication between various vessels and onshore-based coastal authorities. The system is proficient of providing static, dynamic, and expedition data about a ship to other ships in the locality and to nearby coastal authorities. AIS transponders are electronic devices used to monitor and track ships and other vessels at sea. They are fixed on board the vessel and broadcast data regularly through VHF radio signals. The transponder also receives AIS messages from other ships in its locality so that it can regulate their location as well as its own. AIS transponders are also used to enable communication between vessels and shore-based systems. This makes it a precious tool for safe navigation, evading accidents at sea and monitoring the movement of vessels in clogged waters.

Furthermore, AIS equipment provides information such as unique identity, course, speed, and location that gets displayed on the screen. This equipment is designed to assist an officer of vessel by allowing maritime authorities to track as well as monitor vessel movements. AIS transmitters are also used by rescue teams when tracing survivors from downed ships or aircraft at sea during large scale search & rescue operations due their ability to transmit signals over long distances. The government has made mandatory regulations regarding the implementation of AIS in order to augment the safety & security of ships. Strict government regulation is expected to motivate the growth of the market. Participants are fixing their efforts on encouraging R&D. Manufacturers need to stay updated with changing market trends and develop products that meet growing consumer needs. Technological development are supporting the regional market growth. Companies coming up with progressive technological solutions for firming their positions.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID-19 IMPACT

Pandemic hampered the market due to unexpected disruption in the sector

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with AIS transponder market experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden rise in CAGR is attributable to the market growth and demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

COVID- 19 pandemic has extremely affected the whole world. It caused many unexpected disruption and affected the industry. COVID- 19 had negative impact on the market due to economic slowdown, unpredictability in financial sector and high unstable market. The pandemic resulted in decreased demand due to a disrupted supply chain, drop in sales of products, delivery schedules. Travel bans imposed affected business collaboration and partnership. Demand had recently reduced due to travel bans and lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. The continuous loss in the business due to the lockdown measures is projected to directly influence the growth of the investments in the market.

LATEST TRENDS

Use of innovative products to boost the market growth

Technological improvement and development will further enhance the presentation of the product, allowing it to obtain a varied range of requests in the market. Technological advancement will improve performance and propel the market growth. Technological advancement with high demand are increasingly setting a force to increase the productivity. Some players focus on product improvement to meet consumer requirements and likings. Constant innovation in manufacturing of products is anticipated to stimulate product demand.

• According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), over 78% of commercial vessels worldwide in 2024 are equipped with AIS transponders for collision avoidance and real-time vessel tracking.

• According to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), deployment of Class B AIS transponders on smaller vessels increased by over 45% between 2020 and 2024, reflecting a trend toward widespread maritime safety compliance.

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AIS TRANSPONDER MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type

According to type, the market can be segmented into class A marine AIS, class B marine AIS.

Class A marine AIS will capture the maximum market share through forecast period.

By Application

According to application, the market can be segmented into merchant marine, recreational boats, fishing vessels, others.

AIS transponder market players cover segment as merchant marine will dominate the market share during forecast period.

DRIVING FACTORS

Demand in vessel traffic management to boost the market growth

AIS transponders can be used to monitor traffic in clogged waters such as ports or busy shipping lanes by providing immediate information on the position, speed, and course of neighbouring vessels. This can help reduce risks associated with close sectors navigation by permitting sailors to sense potential threats prior than they would be able to do with traditional methods such as radar or visual detection on own.

Technological advancement and development to upsurge the market

Technological advancements and innovation activate unique revenue augmenting opportunity which will upsurge the AIS transponder market growth. Growing investment in research and development activities and growing awareness about benefits of AIS transponder are expected to deliver profitable opportunities for the market. Constant development in coating practices are one of the trends in the coating tool market in variety of practices.

• According to the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), AIS transponders contribute to over 60% reduction in maritime incidents in congested ports, boosting adoption among shipping companies and recreational vessel operators.

• According to the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), nearly 55% of newly constructed ships are now fitted with advanced AIS systems for navigation, safety monitoring, and regulatory reporting.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

High cost of installation & maintenance to hamper the market growth

High cost is hampering development of AIS transponder market. High cost of installation & maintenance and technical difficulties in tracking during bad weather impede the growth of the market. Technical difficulties will reduce the industry revenue.

• According to the National Maritime Safety Authority, around 22% of small vessel owners delay AIS transponder installation due to high initial equipment and installation costs.

• According to the Global Maritime Technology Council, signal interference and range limitations in congested waters affect approximately 18% of AIS transponder users, restricting operational efficiency in high-traffic zones.

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AIS TRANSPONDER MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Asia Pacific to dominate the region due to demand of vessel tracking and monitoring

Asia Pacific is further expected to witness growth in the AIS transponder market share. The region is dominating the market due to rising demand of vessel tracking and monitoring. The rising inhabitants and increasing income levels are also contributing to the development of the market. Upsurge in investments by key market players for the R&D undertakings and enlargement of their production abilities and product portfolios are projected to upsurge the growth. The expansion of regional market is being aided by technological developments.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key players focus on partnerships to gain competitive advantage

The key players are dynamically contributing in strategic events that are aimed at maintaining strong market position and increasing market share by merger, partnerships and others. Key players are motivated to introduce new innovative products. They are spending severely on research and development in order to arise with more new technology so that they can maintain and improve their existing market. The market changes are dynamic such as market expansion, partnership and merger.

• SRT Marine: According to maritime equipment reports, SRT Marine has deployed over 25,000 AIS transponders globally, with 45% used in commercial shipping and 35% in recreational vessels.

• Alltek Marine: According to marine navigation data, Alltek Marine provides AIS solutions to over 15,000 vessels, with 40% of products used for coastal monitoring and port traffic management.

List of Top Ais Transponder Companies

• SRT Marine (U.K.)
• Alltek Marine (Taiwan)
• Furuno (Japan)
• Japan Radio Company (Japan)
• Vesper Marine (New Zealand)

REPORT COVERAGE

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