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Introduction to ShipAtlas

The one and only app for individuals and consumers interested in following ships!

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Written by Line Omholt-Jensen
Updated over 4 months ago

Global AIS Tracking

With ShipAtlas you will be able to find the live AIS positions for ships all around the world. We process AIS data from more than 800 satellites and terrestrial senders. All the vessels have valid IMO, MMSI and class A transmitters and we map changes of flag and ownership.


Notifications

In ShipAtlas mobile app you can set notifications on ships. Want to be notified when the vessel arrives, departures or changes its destination? Create a notification and stay informed at all times, no matter where you are!


Sea Route Calculator

The sea route calculator gives you the chance to discover the distance in a nautical mile from any of the ship's live AIS positions to any port or a combination of ports. You can also find ETA, days at sea, distance remaining and more. In addition to all this, you can create routes from port to port.


Historical Port Calls & Tracks

By downloading ShipAtlas you will get access to the last three historcials port calls & tracks for all the vessels. Find where they have been trading in the past and their intended next port.


Search for Ships and Create Unlimited Numbers of Vessel Lists

In our ShipAtlas app, you can search by vessel name, IMO, or MMSI. Combine your search with; the type of vessel, LOA, beam, draft, year built, etc. Create unlimited numbers of vessel lists under our Premium plan, and follow the ship's live AIS position on your map!


Ports, Canals, and Congestions

You are also allowed to find canal restrictions, view ships currently in port, and obtain more information about the ports.


Build Personal Decision-Making Maps

ShipAtlas also allows you to add: Sea Ice, Piracy, and Marine weather (updated every 24th hours) map layers. You can also choose between ECA/SECA, Economical Zone, Load Lines, INL, Polar Codes, and Wind Farms as well as a change to satellite mode in the map style section.


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