MarineTraffic ship positions
A multi-platform downloadable software equipped to help track positions of vessels worldwide
With being connected to one of the largest networks of land-based AIS receivers, as well as having access to nearly every major port & shipping route, MarineTraffic is becoming one of the most downloaded multi-platform apps, in order to track vessels worldwide. Tracking nautical vessels have never been easier than it is with MarineTraffic. With a quick download & allowing the app to access your camera, you are just a couple of minutes way from locating ships, yachts, ports, etc. With the application itself being $4.99, there is plenty you can access besides the near real-time tracking of vessels. Such as:
Features:
- Managing & keeping track of vessels, placed on your 'list'
- Uploading photos onto MarineTraffic from your own devices
- Live wind forecasts, as well as 48-hour wind forecasts
- Access to the 170,000+ vessels that update their positions daily
- Live port arrivals & departures, as well as the current conditions at ports
- Being able to identify vessels around you through AR
There are multiple in-app purchases that can be made, that will give you access to other features within the platform, such as
With also providing access to coverage of nearly every major port & shipping route
- Satellite tracking
- Nautical Charts (monthly or annually)
- Advanced Density Maps (monthly or annually)
- SAT-AIS DATA
With all of these features as well as many more, MarineTraffic is tracking made easy.
Operational GPS for accurate location data
Camera access for AR identification features
Sufficient storage for app and potential in-app purchases
PROS
Provides detailed information about ships and fleets.
User-friendly interface and easy to navigate.
CONS
Subscription plan is relatively expensive for small-scale users.
Can be challenging to navigate for beginner users.
