Editor's Review
Ahoy there, mateys! 🌊 Get ready to embark on a thrilling maritime journey with MarineTraffic, the ultimate app for tracking ships and yachts around the globe! 🚢
Imagine having the power to view near real-time positions of vessels, all thanks to the largest network of land-based AIS receivers. This app covers most major ports and shipping routes, ensuring you're always in the know. 🗺️
Here's what makes MarineTraffic a must-have:
- Live Map: See vessels moving on the map, search for ships and seaports, and discover what's nearby! 📍
- Extensive Data: More than 300,000 vessels report their positions daily! 📊
- Weather Tools: View live wind and 48-hour wind forecasts directly on the map. 💨
- Track Playback: Watch animated replays of vessel movements. ⏪
- Port Information: Get live arrivals and departures for over 4,000 ports and marinas! 🌆
- Personalized Fleet: Manage your list of vessels, synced across all your devices! 📱
- Vessel Photos: Browse over 4.5 million photos of ships, harbors, and lighthouses! 📸
- Augmented Reality: Point your camera and identify vessels around you with crucial info like name, flag, speed, and distance! 🔭
For paying subscribers, there's even more:
- Nautical Charts 🗺️
- Advanced Weather Maps 🌦️
- Advanced Density Maps 📊
- SAT-AIS Data 🛰️
Join the vibrant MarineTraffic community and stay connected to the pulse of the seas! Just a heads-up: if you're focused on a specific area, double-check the coverage on www.marinetraffic.com before you buy. Happy sailing! ⛵
Features
View vessels on a live map in real-time
Track over 300,000 vessels per day
Animated playback of vessel tracks
Manage a personalized fleet of vessels
Browse 4.5 million photos of ships
Identify vessels with Augmented Reality
Access nautical charts for subscribers
Advanced weather and density maps available
Pros
Near real-time ship and yacht positions worldwide
Access to a large network of AIS receivers
Live wind and 48-hour wind forecasts
Live port arrivals and departures for 4,000+ ports
Augmented Reality tool for vessel identification
Cons
Coverage area limitations; check website first
Satellite tracking requires in-app purchase