Explore the Main Features in ShipAtlas
ShipAtlas is a vessel tracking app that helps you monitor ships, ports, and global maritime activity in real time. Using high-quality AIS data and interactive maps, you can explore vessel movements, analyze routes, and stay informed about shipping activity anywhere in the world.
Read more about our main features below! ⚓
Track Vessels With Live AIS Data
ShipAtlas lets you view live AIS positions for vessels worldwide directly on the map. AIS positions are regularly updated so you can follow vessel movements in near real time.
This feature allows you to:
Track vessels such as container ships, tankers, cruise ships, and bulk carriers.
See a vessel’s last and next port.
Monitor ship movements and global shipping activity.
Calculate Sea Routes and Arrival Times
The Sea Route Calculator helps you better understand vessel voyages and potential arrival times.
With this feature, you can estimate routes and arrival times between ships and ports.
This feature allows you to:
Calculate the distance in nautical miles from a vessel’s AIS position to any port.
Estimate ETA, days at sea, and distance remaining.
Create routes between ports.
View Historical Port Calls and Vessel Tracks
ShipAtlas also provides access to historical AIS data. With this feature you can analyze where vessels have traded previously and where they are likely heading next.
This feature allows you to:
The vessel’s previous port calls
Historical vessel tracks
The vessel’s intended next port
Search for Vessels and Create Vessel Lists
The ShipAtlas search tool makes it easy to find specific ships.
You can search by:
Vessel name
IMO number
MMSI
You can also refine your search using filters such as:
Vessel type
LOA, beam, and draft
Year built
PREMIUM: Under the Premium plan, you can create vessel lists and follow selected ships directly on your map.
PREMIUM: Under the Premium plan, you can create vessel lists and follow selected ships directly on your map.
Explore Ports, Canals, and Congestion
ShipAtlas also provides information about ports and maritime infrastructure. This feature helps you understand traffic levels and operational conditions in different ports.
This feature allows you to:
View ships currently in port
Check canal restrictions
Explore port activity and congestion
Build Your Own Maritime Map
ShipAtlas allows you to customize the map by adding different maritime data layers. The maritime data layers help you create a personalized decision-making map for maritime analysis.
You can also switch between different map styles, including satellite view.
Available layers include:
Marine weather (updated daily)
Sea ice conditions
Piracy activity
ECA / SECA zones
Economic zones
Load line zones
Polar code areas
Wind farms
Ready to get started? ⚓
Read our next guide on how to download and set up the app.