MarineTraffic

MarineTraffic: Real-Time Ship Tracking & Maritime Activity Info

MarineTraffic provides real-time information about ship locations and maritime activity, combining AIS data with satellite imagery for vessel tracking and port monitoring.

What is MarineTraffic?

MarineTraffic is a popular website and mobile application for tracking marine vessels and obtaining information about maritime activity around the world. It aggregates real-time positional data from the Automatic Identification System (AIS) carried by ships, boats, and other vessels with satellite imagery to create a detailed picture of what is happening at sea.

Some key features of MarineTraffic include:

• Vessel tracking - Search for and track the current position and voyage details of over 200,000 ships and boats worldwide.
• Fleet tracking - Monitor specific fleets of interest like cargo, passenger, fishing, or navy vessels.
• Port activity - See detailed information on thousands of ports including expected arrivals, departures, current ships in port, weather, and news.
• Points of interest - Find and track maritime installations like bridges, wind farms, oil platforms, and more.
• Route planning - Plot efficient routes for maritime journeys taking into account vessel type, weather, safety, and trip efficiency.
• Mobile apps - Available for iOS and Android devices to access AIS ship tracking on the go.

With over 50 million monthly users, MarineTraffic has become an indispensable source of real-time maritime intelligence for commercial maritime operators, port authorities, shipping companies, offshore enterprises, and more. Its data and functionality help promote maritime safety, efficiency, and environmental protection.

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