VesselFinder – Live Ship Tracking Worldwide
Track vessels around the world, explore live AIS positions and learn how VesselFinder displays ships, ports, routes and vessel information.
Live Ship Tracking with VesselFinder
Use the interactive VesselFinder map to explore reported ship positions around the world. Available locations depend on AIS coverage, vessel transmissions and the data shown by VesselFinder.
What Is VesselFinder?
VesselFinder is an online maritime tracking service that uses AIS and other maritime data sources to display ship positions and vessel information on interactive maps.
Users can explore commercial ships, passenger vessels, tankers, military vessels, fishing boats, sailing vessels and other maritime traffic. Depending on the available data, vessel pages may include ship identifiers, destination, speed, course, voyage details and historical information.
VesselFinder also provides tools related to ports, vessel movements, maritime data and historical AIS information.
How Does VesselFinder Work?
VesselFinder processes AIS data from receiving networks and displays the reported positions of vessels on an interactive maritime map.
Identidad del buque
Available AIS data can include a vessel name, MMSI, IMO number and call sign.
Live Position
Reported latitude and longitude can be displayed when recent AIS data is available.
Velocidad y recorrido
Speed Over Ground and Course Over Ground can help show how a vessel is moving.
Voyage Information
Depending on the vessel, destination, ETA and other voyage-related data may also be visible.
VesselFinder Explained
The following video provides an additional introduction to VesselFinder and live vessel tracking.
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Explore More Than a Ship Position
VesselFinder can provide more than a current position. Depending on the vessel and available data, users may also find ship photos, destination information, speed, vessel type and other identification or voyage details.
Historical information and movement data can help users understand where a vessel has travelled and how its voyage developed over time.
VesselFinder Ship Symbols and Vessel Types
VesselFinder uses different symbols to represent vessel categories and ship status. The table below preserves the existing Ship-Tracker.org symbol guide.
| Tipo de barco | Symbol | Alternative Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| Barco mercante |  |  |
| Petrolero |  |  |
| Barcos militares |  |  |
| Buque de pasajeros |  |  |
| Barco de pesca |  |  |
| Lancha rápida |  |  |
| Velero |  |  |
| Otro barco |  |  |
| Other objects |  |  |
Main VesselFinder Features
VesselFinder combines live vessel tracking with search, ship information and maritime data tools.
VesselFinder and AIS
VesselFinder relies heavily on AIS, the Automatic Identification System used by many vessels to transmit identification and navigation-related information.
AIS signals can include vessel identity, position, speed, course and other voyage data. Shore-based and satellite receiving networks can collect these transmissions and make parts of the information available through public ship tracking services.
AIS is an important aid to maritime situational awareness, but public vessel tracking should not be treated as a replacement for professional navigation or collision-avoidance systems.
¿Busca una embarcación específica?
Busque por nombre del buque, número IMO, MMSI o distintivo de llamada y abra un perfil de buque disponible en Ship-Tracker.org.
VesselFinder Mobile Apps
VesselFinder can also be used on mobile devices, making it possible to explore vessel movements and ship information while travelling.
Androide
VesselFinder offers an Android application for mobile vessel tracking.
iOS
VesselFinder is also available for Apple mobile devices.
Mapa en vivo
Mobile users can explore ship positions and maritime traffic directly from an interactive map.
Ship Search
Search tools help users locate specific vessels and inspect available vessel information.
Explore Vessel Traffic on a Large Map
Thousands of vessels can be moving at the same time across major oceans, coastal regions and waterways. A large interactive world map makes it easier to explore this traffic and focus on a specific region.
Users can zoom in to inspect local vessel activity or zoom out to understand broader maritime traffic patterns. This is especially useful around busy ports, shipping lanes and coastal areas.
VesselFinder and MarineTraffic
VesselFinder and MarineTraffic are both widely used maritime tracking platforms. Each service provides interactive vessel maps and ship information based on available maritime data.
Ship-Tracker.org links these tracking tools with its own vessel database, ship profiles and maritime information.
Explore More on Ship-Tracker.org
Use the Ship-Tracker.org vessel search to look up ships by name, IMO, MMSI or call sign and continue to available vessel profiles.
VesselFinder FAQ
What is VesselFinder?
VesselFinder is an online ship tracking service that displays vessel positions and maritime information based primarily on AIS and other available maritime data.
Can I track ships live with VesselFinder?
VesselFinder can display recent vessel positions when suitable AIS data is available. Position updates and coverage can vary depending on the vessel and location.
Can I search by IMO or MMSI?
VesselFinder supports vessel search using identifiers such as ship name, IMO number and MMSI where corresponding data is available.
Does VesselFinder show military ships?
Some military vessels can appear on public AIS maps when suitable position data is available, but military vessels may restrict or disable public AIS transmissions.
Can I track passenger ships and tankers?
Yes. Passenger vessels, tankers, merchant ships, fishing boats and several other vessel categories can be visible on VesselFinder when tracking data is available.
Is VesselFinder free?
VesselFinder provides public vessel tracking features, while the availability of individual free and paid functions can change over time.
