We aim for you to have a clear understanding of ShipAtlas from the very start, so we have created this brief guide to give you a quick overview of what's behind each button.
Upon completing this guide, you will be able to locate where to:
If you're looking to quickly access a specific chapter of this guide, simply click on the chapter you'd like to view.
Where to view and select ship segments?
You can view and choose ship segments by clicking on the "Ship" icon, located just below the search bar on the right-hand side. This will allow you to choose the vessel segments that you see on your map. To learn more about how to add or remove vessel segments, visit our guide here.
Where to view and select ports visited by specific sgement ships?
You can view and choose ports visited by different ships by clicking on the "Anchor" icon, located just below the search bar on the right-hand side. This will allow you to choose and see the ports visited by specific ship segments on your map. To learn more about how to add and remove ports from your map, visit our guide here.
Where to quickly search for ships or ports of interest?
To quickly search vessels and ports, simply click on the search bar and start writing the name or IMO/MMSI ship number to find the ship or port of your interest. To learn more about how to search for ships and ports, visit our guide here.
Where to customize the map style and layers to your needs?
To change the map style and add map layers to the map, click on the "Brush" icon, located just below the search bar on the right-hand side. To learn more about the purpose of the map layers, visit our guide here.
Where to see ships nearby me?
To see ships that are within 10km (6 miles) radius around you, click on the "Location" icon, located just below the search bar on the left-hand side.
Where to access the map at all times?
To access the map at any given point, simply click on the "Globe" icon at the bottom of your screen.
Where to create lists of ships, access notifications and unlock ships?
To create lists of ships, overview notifications, photos, and unlock ships under our Standard plan, click on the "Folder" icon located at the bottom menu of your screen.
Where to seek help, manage your profile settings, and upgrade?
If you wish to access chat or guides, edit or manage your profile, or upgrade, click on the "Person" icon.
Congratulations! 🎉 Now you know what to find under each button and you are ready to start your journey in ShipAtlas!