MarineTraffic ship positions
MarineTraffic Maps & Navigation In-app purchases Contains ads
The world's #1 ship tracking app!
- Rating
- 3.2
- 129K ratings
- Downloads
- 10.6M+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 27
- 2026 · v5.9.1
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About MarineTraffic ship positions
Connected to the largest network of land-based AIS receivers, the app covers most major ports and shipping routes.
• View VESSELS ON THE LIVE MAP, search for ships, boats and seaports and see what's near you!
• More than 100,000 VESSELS PER DAY report their positions via MarineTraffic AIS
• View live wind and 48-hour WIND FORECASTS on the map
• ANIMATED PLAYBACK of vessel's track
• PORT ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES live for over 4,000 ports and marinas, current conditions in ports and estimated time of arrival for the boats & ships.
• Manage your list of vessels ("MY FLEET"), shared with all your devices and MarineTraffic.com
• Browse 2,5 MILLION PHOTOS of ships, harbours, lighthouses and much more!
➜ NEW! Identify and track vessels sailing beyond the range of land-based AIS receiving stations, using satellite tracking, with ACCESS PLUS 24 (in-app purchase)
Identify vessels around you at a glance with the Augmented Reality tool (in-app purchase)
Just point your device's camera to the horizon and get all the information you need about the vessels in your area: name, flag, speed, distance from you and a lot more.
Also, for MarineTraffic paying subscribers:
• NAUTICAL CHARTS
• SAT-AIS DATA
Join the great MarineTraffic community!
** If you're only interested in a specific area, please confirm coverage on www.marinetraffic.com before purchasing the app **
What’s new
Version 5.9.1 · Updated October 27, 2026
Follow the Route du Rhum 2026 live The race starts in Saint-Malo on 1 November. Tap Rhum Race on the map to see the fleet, skippers, boats and live positions. Easier Voyage Planner • Set each leg from the map, a vessel, a port or your location • Route forecast when you tap or search a vessel • "ETA to my location" preselects the nearest port Fixes and stability • Vessels no longer vanish when a fleet is selected • Wind and port calls now under the vessel position
User reviews
Works well for me so I can see our boats.
Great app. Can watch fishing vessels all over the USA.
Very good and accurate...
Very handy for finding boats that are coming in from sea
Very reliable
Absolutely brilliant to check marine traffic.... Especially for delayed vessels
Frequently asked questions
What does MarineTraffic display?
How many vessels report their positions via MarineTraffic AIS per day?
Can I view live wind forecasts on MarineTraffic?
Can I see the track of a vessel in animated playback?
Can I see live port arrivals and departures on MarineTraffic?
Can I manage my list of vessels on MarineTraffic?
How many photos can I browse on MarineTraffic?
What is the "ACCESS PLUS 24" feature?
Are there additional features for paying subscribers on MarineTraffic?
How can I confirm coverage in a specific area before purchasing the MarineTraffic app?
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| App | Rating | Price | Installs | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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