GB/T 35552.1-2026Technical requirements for Class B shipborne equipment of the automatic identification system(AIS) - Part 1: Carrier-sense time division multiple access(CSTDMA) techniques (English PDF)
船舶自动识别系统(AIS)B类设备技术要求 第1部分:载波侦听时分多址(CSTDMA)
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Issued by
State Administration for Market Regulation
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
January 28, 2026
Implementation date
August 1, 2026
Scope
GB/T 35552.1-2026 is the English-translated version of 船舶自动识别系统(AIS)B类设备技术要求 第1部分:载波侦听时分多址(CSTDMA).
GB/T 35552.1-2026 — This document specifies the basic requirements for Category B Automatic Identification System (AIS) equipment employing Carrier Sense Time Division Multiple Access (CSTDMA) technology.
Requirements, including environmental, power supply, interference, and safety requirements; performance requirements; technical requirements; test conditions; and environmental, power supply, interference, and safety testing.
Requirements for line testing, physical layer testing, link layer testing, network layer testing, and Chinese SMS testing. This document applies to the design, production, and inspection of Automatic Identification System (AIS) Class B equipment that employs carrier sense time division multiple access (CTDMA) technology.
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Document preview — GB/T 35552.1-2026
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 33.060.01
- Classification
- R 28
- Replacing
- GB/T 35552.1-2017
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation
Contents
- Preface
- Introduction
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative References
- 3 Terms and Definitions, Abbreviations
- 4 Basic Requirements
- 5 Environmental, power supply, interference, and safety requirements 4.
- 6 Performance Requirements
- 7 Technical Requirements
- 8 Test conditions
- 9 Environmental, power supply, interference, and safety testing
- 10 Run Test
- 11 Physical layer test
- 12 Link Layer Testing
- 13 Network Layer Test
- 14 Chinese SMS Test
- Appendix A (Normative) Channel Management Area
- Appendix B (Normative) Chinese Communication Rules and Encoding Requirements
- References
Foreword
This document complies with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Standardization Work Guidelines Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules of Standardization Documents".
Drafting.
Please note that some content in this document may involve patents. The issuing organization of this document assumes no responsibility for identifying patents.
This document is Part 1 of GB/T 35552 "Technical Requirements for Category B Equipment of Automatic Identification System (AIS) for Ships". GB/T 35552 has been...
The following sections have been published.
---Part 1: Carrier Sense Time Division Multiple Access (CSTDMA).
This document replaces GB/T 35552.1-2017 "Technical Requirements for Ship Automatic Identification System (AIS) Class B Equipment Part 1: Carrier Detection" Compared with GB/T 35552.1-2017, the main technical changes in "CSTDMA" are as follows, aside from structural adjustments and editorial modifications.
as follows.
---All technical content related to DSC has been removed [sections 6.1b) and c) of the 2017 edition, 6.2, 6.5.1.3c), and 7.2.2.7].
Tables 12, 7.4.2, 7.4.3a), 7.6, 8.3.1, 8.4.1.2, 10.3.1.1, 12.6.2, and Appendix A;
---The terms and definitions for Carrier Sense Time Division Multiple Access (CSDMA) and small vessels have been removed (sections 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 of the 2017 edition).
---The requirements for Category B CSAIS functionality have been changed (see 4.1, 4.1.1 in the 2017 version);
---The technical requirements for operational security have been changed (see 4.2, 4.1.2 in the 2017 version);
---The requirements in the manual have been changed (see 4.4, 4.2 in the 2017 edition);
---The requirements for environment, power supply, interference, and safety have been changed (5.1, Table 22, Chapter 5, Table 22 of the 2017 edition);
---Changes have been made to the reference requirements for GNSS position sensors [see 6.1d, 2017 edition of 6.1d];
---The requirements for GNSS position sensors have been changed (see 6.3, 2017 version 6.3);
---The requirements for labeling have been changed (see 6.4, 2017 version 6.4);
---The requirements for vessel position in dynamic information have been changed [see 6.5.1.2a, 2017 version 6.5.1.2a];
---The requirements for AIS security-related SMS messages have been changed (see 6.5.1.4, version 2017 of 6.5.1.4);
---The display requirements have been changed (see 6.7.2, 6.7.1 in the 2017 version);
---The requirements for the external interface have been changed (see 6.7.4, version 6.7.3 of 2017);
---The requirements for the modulation accuracy parameters of the transmitting unit have been changed (see Table 4, Table 4 in the 2017 version);
---The synchronization requirements have been changed (see 7.3.2.2, version 7.3.2.2 of 2017);
---The CS detection threshold has been changed (see 7.3.2.4, version 7.3.2.4 from 2017);
---The configuration of the launch packet has been added (see 7.3.3.4);
---The requirements for using VDL messages have been changed (see 7.3.4.7, version 2017 of 7.3.4.7);
---The description of the location precision flag for message 18 has been changed (see Table 13, Table 12 in the 2017 version);
---Test settings have been changed (see 8.4.1.1, version 8.4.1.1 from 2017);
---The requirements for positioning test inputs have been changed (see 8.4.1.2, 8.4.1.3 in the 2017 version);
---The requirements for simulated antennas have been changed (see 8.4.1.5, 8.4.1.6 in the 2017 version);
---Added test conditions for invalid control protection (see 8.4.3);
---Added testing requirements for additional functionality and operational security (see 10.1);
---Added general requirements for message display testing (see 10.9.2.1);
---The external interface has been changed to a display interface, and the relevant test requirements have been modified (see 10.9.4, version 10.8.4 of 2017);
---Added related testing methods for limiting frequency range and specifying frequency, where the receiving frequency is set to the lowest frequency and the test is repeated.
Requirements [see 11.2.5.4.2f), 11.2.5.4.3f), and 11.2.5.5e];
---The testing method for Synchronization Mode 2 has been changed (see 12.1.2.1, version 2017);
---The test requirements for channel management via addressing message 22 have been changed (see 13.3.2, version 2017);
---The content of the Chinese SMS test has been changed (see Chapter 14, Chapter 14 in the 2017 edition);
---The Chinese communication rules and encoding requirements have been changed (see Appendix B, Appendix C of the 2017 edition).
This document modifies and adopts IEC 62287-1:2017 "Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) for Marine Navigation and Radio Communication Equipment and Systems".
Marine Equipment Category B, Part 1: Carrier Sense Time Division Multiple Access (CSTDMA) Technology.
Compared with IEC 62287-1:2017, this document has undergone the following structural adjustments.
---4.1~4.3 correspond to 4.1.1, 4.1.3, and 4.1.5 in IEC 62287-1:2017;
---4.1.5 corresponds to 4.1.4 in IEC 62287-1:2017;
---4.4 and 4.5 correspond to 4.2 and 4.3 in IEC 62287-1:2017;
---Removed 6.5.1.1 from IEC 62287-1:2017;
---Sections 6.5.1.1 to 6.5.1.4 correspond to sections 6.5.1.2 to 6.5.1.4 in IEC 62287-1:2017;
---6.7.1 and 6.7.2 correspond to 6.7.1 in IEC 62287-1:2017;
---6.7.3 and 6.7.4 correspond to 6.7.2 and 6.7.3 in IEC 62287-1:2017;
---Sections 7.2.2.7, 7.6, 8.3.1, 8.4.1.2, 10.1.1, and 12.6.2 have been removed from IEC 62287-1:2017;
--- 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3, and 8.3.4 correspond to 8.3.2, 8.3.3, 8.3.4, and 8.3.5 in IEC 62287-1:2017;
---10.1.1 corresponds to 10.1.3 in IEC 62287-1:2017;
---10.9.4.1~10.9.4.3 correspond to 10.9.4.1.1~10.9.4.1.3 in IEC 62287-1:2017;
---Added version 12.8.3;
---Chapter 14 has been added;
---Appendix A corresponds to Appendix D in IEC 62287-1:2017.
The technical differences between this document and IEC 62287-1:2017, and the reasons therefor, are as follows.
---All technical content regarding DSC has been removed because it is rarely used in practice and is not consistent with relevant ITU resolutions.
Planned deletion;
---Quality assurance has been removed because it is not part of the content required for drafting Chinese standards;
--- Normative references GB/T 16162 and GB/T 20068 (see 3.1) have been added to adapt to my country's technical conditions;
---Added abbreviations "ACA", "AIS-SART", "ASCII", "BDS", "BIIT", "BR", "CGCS2000", "CSD", and "DTM".
"FATDMA" "GB S" "ID" "ITDMA" "NTS" "PGN" "PRS" "RFR" "SAR" "SI" "SOTDMA" and the abbreviations "TS" and its definition (see 3.2) have been removed, along with the definitions of "DSC", "IMO", "NM", "Pss", and "SOLAS", thus improving usability.
Readability;
---The functionality of Class B CSAIS has been modified [see 4.1.2 d)] to ensure that brief security-related information can be received;
---The requirements in the manual have been revised (see 4.4) to enhance user safety and equipment reliability;
---The normative reference IEC 60945:2002 has been changed to IEC 60945:2002/COR1.2008 (see 5.1, 8.1, 9.1 and...).
9.2.1.1), to meet electromagnetic interference requirements;
---The GNSS position sensor reference was changed [see 6.1d] because the CGCS2000 reference is more suitable for China's geography and geology.
condition;
---The normative reference document ITU-RRR.2012 has been changed to ITU-RRR.2024 (see 6.2 and 7.2.2.1) to meet the latest requirements.
Technical requirements;
---The requirements for vessel position in dynamic information have been changed [see 6.5.1.2a)] to ensure accurate mutual recognition of vessel positions across borders;
---The display requirements have been changed (see 6.7.2) to ensure that AIS binary information is readable;
---The requirements for using VDL messages have been changed, including the addition of technical requirements for Chinese short messages (see 7.3.4.7), consistent with those in Chapter 14.
Used in conjunction with SMS testing;
---The description of the position precision flag in message 18 has been changed (see Table 13 in 7.3.4.9) to improve readability;
---The test method for runtime security has been changed (see 10.1.2.1), and the content of the test method has been clarified;
---Added test methods and test results for the use of Security Message 14 (see 12.8.3), aligning with the technical requirements of Security Message 14.
Used in sets;
---Added Chinese SMS testing (see Chapter 14), making the standard more suitable for the needs of my country's ship communication and navigation equipment.
Requirements for ship safety supervision by ship management authorities using AISB-class equipment;
---Added Chinese communication rules and encoding requirements (see Appendix B) to make file technology better meet domestic communication needs;
---Added normative references to GB/T 2312 [see B.1a), B.3.1.1a] to adapt to my country's technical conditions;
---The computer simulation and test results for CSTDMA technology have been removed because that appendix does not contain the equipment technical performance specifications defined in this document.
Essential content required for the test has been removed to ensure readability of the standard.
---The system description has been deleted because this appendix is not essential content for the equipment technical performance and testing requirements specified in this document. This is to ensure the accuracy of this document.
To improve readability, the standard has been removed.
The following editorial changes have been made to this document compared to IEC 62287-1:2017.
---Incorporates amendments to IEC 62287-1:2017/AMD1.2022, indicated in the margin of the relevant clauses.
The vertical double lines (||) are marked;
---The scope description has been changed (see Chapter 1);
---The introductory text for terms and definitions has been changed (see 3.1) to make this section conform to the standards drafting specifications of my country;
---The format for writing the requirements for uncertainty measurement parameters has been changed to a table (see 8.4.4) to improve readability;
---The headings have been changed (see Chapter 9) to align the headings of the tests with those of the technical requirements;
---The headings have been changed (see 10.9.4) to make the structure more standardized;
---Added explanation of the calculation formula parameters for the spurious response suppression frequency (see 11.2.5.3).
This document was proposed and is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China.
Introduction
Automatic Identification System (AIS) Category B equipment is used by ships for communication and navigation; this type of equipment can be used for the safe navigation of ships.
The GB/T 35552 standard, "Technical Requirements for Class B Equipment of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) for Ships," aims to standardize the performance and specifications of Class B equipment.
The test requirements are for information processing and exchange between AIS devices and AIS base stations, and consist of two parts.
---Part 1: Carrier Sense Time Division Multiple Access (CSTDMA). The purpose is to specify the AISB class of devices employing CSTDMA technology.
The basic requirements for equipment include environmental, power supply, interference, safety, performance, and related testing requirements.
---Part 2: Self-Organizing Time Division Multiple Access (SOTDMA). The purpose is to specify the requirements for AISB class devices employing SOTDMA technology.
The basic requirements include environmental, power supply, interference, safety, performance, and related testing requirements.
Technical requirements for Category B Automatic Identification System (AIS) equipment for ships Part 1: Carrier Sense Time Division Multiple Access (CSTDMA)
1 Scope
This document specifies the basic requirements for Category B Automatic Identification System (AIS) equipment employing Carrier Sense Time Division Multiple Access (CSTDMA) technology.
Requirements, including environmental, power supply, interference, and safety requirements; performance requirements; technical requirements; test conditions; and environmental, power supply, interference, and safety testing.
Requirements for line testing, physical layer testing, link layer testing, network layer testing, and Chinese SMS testing.
This document applies to the design, production, and inspection of Automatic Identification System (AIS) Class B equipment that employs carrier sense time division multiple access (CTDMA) technology.
2 Normative references
The contents of the following documents, through normative references within the text, constitute essential provisions of this document. Dated citations are not included.
For references to documents, only the version corresponding to that date applies to this document; for undated references, the latest version (including all amendments) applies.
This document.
GB/T 2312 Basic Set of Chinese Character Coded Character Set for Information Interchange GB/T 16162 Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Terminology GB/T 20068 Technical Requirements for Shipborne Automatic Identification System (AIS) IEC 60945:2002/COR1.2008 Marine navigation and radio communication equipment and systems - General requirements, test methods and requirements IEC 61108 (all parts) Marine navigation and radio communication equipment and systems Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) [Mari-(GNSS)] IEC 61162-1 Digital interfaces for marine navigation and radio communication equipment and systems – Part 1: Single transmitters and multiple receivers IEC 61993-2 Automatic Identification System (AIS) for Marine Navigation and Radio Communication Equipment and Systems - Part 2: General Automatic Identification the test results of the operational and performance requirements, test methods, and requirements for Category A ship equipment in the Air Separation System (AIS) [Maritime] IEC 62320-1 Marine navigation and radio communication equipment and systems - Automatic Identification System (AIS) - Part 1: AIS base stations ITU-RM.1371-5.2014 Operating characteristics of AIS using TDMA technology in the VHF maritime mobile band (Technical)
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Referenced standards
Normative references
- GB/T 2312Code of Chinese graphic character setfor information interchange--Primary set
- GB/T 16162Vocabulary for global maritime distress and safety system
- GB/T 20068Technical requirements of shipborne automatic identification system (AIS)
IEC 60945 · IEC 61108 · IEC 61162 · IEC 61993 · IEC 62320
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