McMurdo SmartFind M15S AIS Receiver/Splitter

The McMurdo SmartFind M15S AIS Receiver/Splitter is a compact Class B AIS receiver designed to bring affordable Automatic Identification System technology to maritime operators, coastal patrols, and vessel-based teams. This unit receives all Class A and Class B AIS transmissions, AIS SART (Search and Rescue Transponder) signals, AIS MOB (Man Overboard) alerts, and AIS Base Station broadcasts, plotting target positions directly onto your chartplotter or navigation PC/Mac in real time. At just 6 x 3 x 8 inches and weighing 1.4 lbs, the M15S delivers professional-grade vessel tracking in a package that installs easily aboard any platform from patrol boats to larger rescue and response vessels.

The SmartFind M15S integrates seamlessly with existing navigation systems through standard AIS protocols and includes PC AIS Viewer software for chart-based target display on compatible computers. The receiver's compact dimensions and lightweight construction make it ideal for retrofit installations where space and weight are constraints. As a Class B receiver, it prioritizes cost-effectiveness without sacrificing core AIS reception and processing capability—a critical advantage for organizations operating multiple vessels or managing fleet-wide situational awareness on limited budgets. The unit handles the full spectrum of maritime AIS traffic including vessel position reports, navigational status, course and speed data, and emergency transponder signals.

This receiver serves maritime law enforcement, coastal security, search and rescue operations, and commercial vessel operators who require reliable AIS target identification and tracking. Teams conducting anti-smuggling patrols, coastal interdiction, maritime surveillance, or SAR operations benefit from real-time vessel identification without requiring expensive Class A AIS infrastructure. The SmartFind M15S is particularly suited to smaller patrol craft, interagency task forces, and government agencies seeking to extend AIS capability across their fleet without major capital outlay or complex installation requirements.