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Live AIS Ship Map

Marine Traffic

Track ships live by AIS position, route and vessel movement.

AIS vessel data

Live Marine Traffic Map
Track Ships Online

Open the interactive map to view live ship traffic, vessel positions, ports and maritime routes directly in your browser.

The map loads only when you click the button to keep the page fast.
Current viewEurope / North Sea
Data sourceAIS live
CoverageWorldwide
StatusNot loaded

Marine Traffic – Live Ship Tracker & Vessel Finder

Use the live marine traffic map to follow ships worldwide. View AIS vessel positions, ports, routes and ship movements directly in your browser.

Important: AIS data can be delayed, incomplete or unavailable for some vessels and sea areas. Always use official maritime sources for safety-critical decisions.

What You Can Do With Marine Traffic

The live map helps you understand current vessel movement around ports, coastlines and shipping routes.

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Track live ships

Open the AIS map and follow vessels currently transmitting position data.

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Explore ports

Zoom into major harbors to see arrivals, departures and dense vessel traffic.

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Follow routes

Observe shipping lanes, ferry lines and coastal vessel movement in real time.

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Mobile friendly

The page loads quickly and the map works directly in your browser.

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How to Use the Ship Tracker

Load the AIS map, zoom into a sea area or port and select a vessel to view available details.

1. Load the map

Click the load button to start the live vessel map only when you need it.

2. Zoom into a port

Move around the map and zoom into busy areas such as the North Sea or Mediterranean.

3. Select a vessel

Tap a ship symbol to view available AIS information such as name, speed or course.

4. Check official sources

Use this page for orientation. For safety-critical maritime information, rely on official sources.

Ship Types on the Map

AIS maps show many different vessel categories depending on available data and map coverage.

Cargo ships

Container ships, bulk carriers and general cargo vessels on global trade routes.

Tankers

Oil, LNG and chemical tankers moving between ports, terminals and shipping lanes.

Passenger ships

Ferries, cruise ships and passenger vessels around coastal regions and ports.

Other vessels

Tugs, pilot boats, fishing vessels, yachts and special-purpose ships.

Marine Traffic – Live Ship Tracking Online

Marine traffic maps display vessel positions based on AIS data. Ships equipped with AIS transmit information such as position, speed, course and identity, allowing users to follow vessel movement on a live map.

Live AIS ship tracker

The live ship tracker helps you explore vessel traffic around ports, coastal areas, ferry routes and major international shipping lanes.

Why some ships may be missing

Some vessels may not appear because of limited AIS coverage, satellite data restrictions, privacy settings, technical issues or because a smaller boat does not transmit AIS data.

Marine traffic for ports and routes

Use this page to observe ship movement and maritime traffic patterns. For navigation, port operations or safety-critical decisions, always use official maritime information services.

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Marine Traffic FAQ

Short answers to common questions about live ship tracking and AIS maps.

What does marine traffic show?
It shows vessel positions and, when available, AIS information such as name, course, speed, destination and vessel type.
Is the ship tracker live?
The map displays live or near-live AIS data depending on coverage, receiving stations and data availability.
What is AIS?
AIS means Automatic Identification System. It allows ships to transmit position and identity data to nearby receivers and satellite systems.
Why are some ships missing?
Some ships may be outside coverage, may not be required to transmit AIS, or may have unavailable or restricted data.
Can I use this for navigation?
No. Use this page for general orientation only. For navigation and safety-critical decisions, use official maritime information.

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