Real-time vessel intelligence for commercial and operational decision-making.
ShipSearch AIS provides continuous, real-time vessel tracking powered by global Automatic Identification System data, processed and structured for direct operational and commercial use.
It goes beyond vessel positioning. ShipSearch AIS connects live fleet intelligence with cargo activity, chartering workflows, port operations, and voyage monitoring, giving every user on the platform a single, accurate picture of market and fleet movement as it happens. Whether you are tracking your own fleet, monitoring vessel availability for a fixture, or managing port arrivals, ShipSearch AIS provides the data layer your decisions depend on.
Live Fleet Tracking and Vessel Positioning
Monitor vessel positions across all global trade routes, port approaches, and open ocean in real time.
ShipSearch AIS delivers live updates on vessel location, speed, heading, and course, displayed on an interactive global map built for commercial maritime use. Arrivals and departures are detected automatically. Fleet movements are visible at a glance.
Users can build personal fleet watchlists, tracking selected vessels more closely on a daily basis, whether that is your own operated fleet, vessels fixed on time charter, or ships under commercial negotiation.
Voyage Intelligence and
ETA Monitoring
Vessel position is the starting point, not the answer.
ShipSearch AIS monitors voyage progress in real time, tracking route adherence, identifying deviations, calculating estimated times of arrival, and detecting operational delays before they affect commercial commitments.
Historical sailing patterns provide additional context for performance analysis and voyage benchmarking. This data supports better pre-fixture assessments and more accurate scheduling across the fleet.
Fleet Availability and
Cargo-to-Vessel Matching
Chartering decisions depend on knowing where vessels are and when they become available.
ShipSearch AIS maps ballast and laden movements across all major trade lanes, identifies vessels approaching open positions, and surfaces fleet supply patterns by region and vessel type. This intelligence integrates directly with ShipSearch cargo listings and chartering workflows, connecting vessel availability to open cargo opportunities in real time.
Faster fixture. Better match. Less time lost to incomplete market visibility.
Port Activity and Congestion Intelligence
Arrival planning requires more than an ETA. It requires understanding what is happening at the port before your vessel gets there.
ShipSearch AIS monitors vessel queues and anchorage density at major ports worldwide, tracks port call frequency and average waiting times by terminal, and maps regional shipping traffic across congested zones.
This gives operators and logistics teams the advance visibility needed to adjust scheduling, protect laycan windows, and reduce costly port waiting time.
Compliance, Risk, and Operational Awareness
AIS data also serves as a risk and compliance layer across fleet operations.
ShipSearch AIS identifies unusual vessel behavior, unexpected route deviations, and movements in or near restricted and sanctioned zones. It supports sanction and compliance screening prior to fixing, maintains historical records for port state control and inspection tracking, and surfaces fleet exposure to operational risk in real time.
Shipbrokers, traders, and fleet operators use this layer to perform due diligence on vessels before committing commercially.
Who Uses ShipSearch AIS
Shipowners and fleet operators
To monitor fleet deployment, track vessel performance, and manage operational efficiency across their entire fleet.
Chartering desks and shipbrokers
To identify vessel availability, track open positions, perform pre-fixture due diligence, and monitor post-fixture voyage execution.
Traders and shippers
To monitor cargo-carrying vessels, track voyage progress, and align supply chain scheduling with live fleet data.
Port and terminal operators
To manage vessel arrivals, anticipate congestion, and coordinate berth scheduling with real-time traffic data.
Maritime marketplaces and logistics platforms
Requiring structured, reliable AIS data integrated into broader operational workflows.
Core Capabilities
Live vessel tracking on a global interactive map, updated in real time across all ocean regions and port approaches. Voyage progress monitoring with ETA calculation and deviation alerts. Personal fleet watchlists for focused daily monitoring. Ballast and laden movement tracking by trade lane and vessel type. Port call detection, congestion monitoring, and waiting time analysis. Cargo-to-vessel proximity matching integrated with ShipSearch listings. Sanction and compliance screening support. Historical voyage data and sailing pattern analytics.
