ShipAtlas includes a unique sea route calculator that lets you plan routes directly from a vessel's live AIS position to any port of your choice.
Create a Sea Route from a Vessel's Position
Step 1
Open the sea route calculator in one of two ways:
Click Sea Route Calculator in the sidebar menu, and select From Vessel to create a route from a vessel's live AIS position. Type the vessel name, IMO, or MMSI number in the search bar and select the vessel from the results.
Open a vessel information card, click the Actions button, and select Create Route
Step 2
Enter the port you want to route to in the field below the vessel name.
Step 3
The route will be generated automatically on the map and displayed in green.
You can also add multiple ports, adjust the speed in knots, time in port and change the start date to see how they affect the ETA and voyage details.
⚠️ Note: If you do not change the speed settings, ShipAtlas will use a default speed for time calculations.
Options to avoid channels or sea ice will appear automatically if your route passes through such areas.
💡 Tip: You can also adjust the route manually by clicking and dragging any point on the route to your preferred position.
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