Your Gateway to Maritime Excellence!
Connect to a world of maritime marketplace opportunities with one platform built for shipowners, ship brokers, charterers, and vessel managers. ShipSearch brings cargo matching, vessel charter, and ship sale opportunities into a single, organized workspace.
100+ Countries
Live Updates
5000+ Members
Enterprise Grade
One Maritime Marketplace for Global Shipping Business
ShipSearch brings fragmented maritime information and commercial activity into one organized digital marketplace. Built for shipowners, charterers, ship brokers, operators, cargo interests, buyers, and sellers, the platform supports the full journey from discovering a cargo, charter, or vessel sale opportunity to starting a direct commercial conversation
Active Members
5,000+
Cargo Opportunities Every Month
5,000+
Countries Covered
100+
Voyages Completed
50,000+
Solutions for Every Side of Maritime Trade
Whether you need employment for an open vessel, suitable tonnage for a shipment, or a market for a vessel, ShipSearch helps you reach the right part of the maritime market with greater speed and clarity.
Keep Open Vessels Productive
Identify cargo that aligns with your vessel's position, capacity, preferred route, and availability. Reduce unproductive sailing and find suitable employment for open tonnage.
Right Tonnage for Your Shipment
Find vessels that match your cargo requirements, loading window, route, and technical criteria all in one place.
Move Vessel Transactions Forward
Bring vessel buyers, sellers, and brokers into a focused S&P marketplace with detailed listings and searchable specifications.
Navigate, Track, and Plan with Greater Clarity
Access practical maritime tools for monitoring vessels, evaluating sea routes, exploring marine locations, and converting geographic data into useful operational information.
Use Weather Insights to Plan with Confidence.
Review marine weather conditions across routes, ports, and operating areas to support safer voyage planning.
Track Global Vessel Movements with AIS Vessel Tracking.
Track AIS-enabled vessels and movement data across global waters for chartering and operational planning.
Find the Latest Vessel Locations with AIS Ship Positions.
Access the latest reported positions of AIS-enabled vessels, including coordinates, course, and speed.
Plan More Efficient Voyages with Sea Routing.
Calculate practical sea routes between ports, comparing sailing distances and voyage requirements.
Turn Coordinates into Locations Using Marine Geocoding.
Search for ports and marine locations or convert coordinates into identifiable places.
Marine Maps Bring Maritime Activity into View.
View vessels, ports, routes, and marine locations through an interactive map.
Latest Vessel Listings
Latest Cargos
Latest Charter
Latest Vessels for Sale
Sail the Cargo Seas
Navigate through a vast ocean of possibilities with our intuitive search portal. Discover a diverse range of vessels tailored to meet your specific needs.
Sail the Cargo Seas
Navigate through a vast ocean of possibilities with our intuitive search portal. Discover a diverse range of vessels tailored to meet your specific needs.
Sail the Cargo Seas
Navigate through a vast ocean of possibilities with our intuitive search portal. Discover a diverse range of vessels tailored to meet your specific needs.
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ShipSearch Mobile Application
Stay ahead of the curve with ShipSearch, the upcoming mobile app that puts the power of maritime navigation in the palm of your hand.
Whether you’re on the go or in the office, ShipSearch empowers you to explore cargo opportunities, charter vessels, and facilitate transactions with ease. Seamlessly manage your maritime endeavors from anywhere, anytime. Get ready to embark on a new era of maritime mobility with ShipSearch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We’re here to help.
What is ShipSearch?
ShipSearch is an online shipping marketplace and maritime transportation platform where shipowners, charterers, brokers, carriers, freight forwarders and traders list and find cargo, charter vessels, and buy or sell ships. It combines marketplace listings with operational tools like AIS vessel tracking, voyage estimation and weather forecasting.
How does a shipping platform work?
ShipSearch is an online shipping marketplace and maritime transportation platform where shipowners, charterers, brokers, carriers, freight forwarders and traders list and find cargo, charter vessels, and buy or sell ships. It combines marketplace listings with operational tools like AIS vessel tracking, voyage estimation and weather forecasting.
Who can use ShipSearch?
ShipSearch is an online shipping marketplace and maritime transportation platform where shipowners, charterers, brokers, carriers, freight forwarders and traders list and find cargo, charter vessels, and buy or sell ships. It combines marketplace listings with operational tools like AIS vessel tracking, voyage estimation and weather forecasting.
How can shipowners find cargo opportunities?
ShipSearch is an online shipping marketplace and maritime transportation platform where shipowners, charterers, brokers, carriers, freight forwarders and traders list and find cargo, charter vessels, and buy or sell ships. It combines marketplace listings with operational tools like AIS vessel tracking, voyage estimation and weather forecasting.
How can charterers find available vessels?
ShipSearch is an online shipping marketplace and maritime transportation platform where shipowners, charterers, brokers, carriers, freight forwarders and traders list and find cargo, charter vessels, and buy or sell ships. It combines marketplace listings with operational tools like AIS vessel tracking, voyage estimation and weather forecasting.
Is ShipSearch free to use?
ShipSearch is an online shipping marketplace and maritime transportation platform where shipowners, charterers, brokers, carriers, freight forwarders and traders list and find cargo, charter vessels, and buy or sell ships. It combines marketplace listings with operational tools like AIS vessel tracking, voyage estimation and weather forecasting.
Can I track vessels on ShipSearch?
ShipSearch is an online shipping marketplace and maritime transportation platform where shipowners, charterers, brokers, carriers, freight forwarders and traders list and find cargo, charter vessels, and buy or sell ships. It combines marketplace listings with operational tools like AIS vessel tracking, voyage estimation and weather forecasting.