AIS
AIS is normally set while testing gear for departure. I have sailed on 1000ft containerships to Asia as well as coastal tankers and most ships use the same procedure. Normally the 2/M will test gear as the Chief Mate
is busy with cargo paper work. Most AIS's are menu driven and info such as draft, next port, speed, current status (underway using engines, anchored,etc...) and ETA are inputted. I totally agree that AIS is just another tool to be used by the Mate on watch in safely navigating
the vessel. Sometimes it is best just to look out the window in attaining your. "situational awareness".
Ship Mate 1
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