The Standard plan allows you to unlock and access live AIS positions and detailed information for up to 5 vessels at a time.
Unlock Vessels with the Standard Plan
⚠️ Note: You must have at least one available slot to unlock a new vessel. If all slots are filled, see our guide on how to remove unlocked vessels here.
Step 1
Click Unlocked Vessels in the sidebar menu.
Step 2
A new screen will appear showing five available slots. Click on an empty slot labeled Add a Vessel to get started.
Step 3
Enter the vessel name, IMO, or MMSI number in the search field. Select the vessel from the results and click Unlock Vessel to confirm.
Step 4
The vessel will now appear under your Unlocked Vessels section.
Step 5
Click on any unlocked vessel slot to go directly to its live AIS position on the map.
💡 Tip: Repeat the steps above to unlock additional vessels, up to a maximum of 5 at a time.
Did you know?
You can also unlock a vessel directly from its information card. Find a vessel by searching for it or clicking on it on the map, then click Unlock Vessel on the information card.
You now know how to unlock vessels in ShipAtlas ⚓
Next, learn how to remove unlocked vessels to make room for new ones!
🌟 Premium: Want to access live AIS positions for all vessels? Explore the ShipAtlas Premium plan here.