Vessel Tracker tracks any ship in real time using live AIS data broadcast from vessels worldwide. Whether you're monitoring a specific ship by its MMSI number or watching all traffic in a busy port, you get current positions, speeds, headings, and navigation status within seconds.
The tool taps into global automatic identification system data — the same signals ships transmit to each other to avoid collisions. It covers commercial vessels, tankers, cargo ships, ferries, tugs, and pleasure craft anywhere in the world.
What you can do
- search_vessels — find vessels by MMSI or geographic bounding box, with live positions and speeds
- vessel_details — get static ship specs like name, type, flag, dimensions, and call sign
- monitor_area — full traffic report for a port or sea area showing all active vessels
- safety_alerts — active collision warnings, weather broadcasts, and distress signals for an area
- navigation_aids — buoys, beacons, and navigational markers, flagging any that appear off position
- visualize_area — AI-generated bird's-eye map showing vessel positions in a geographic area
Who it's for
Maritime logistics teams tracking shipments, port authorities monitoring traffic, security analysts watching specific vessels, and researchers studying shipping patterns. Also useful for anyone curious about what ships are passing through a particular stretch of water.
How to use it
- Use search_vessels with an MMSI number to track a specific ship, or pass a bounding box to see all vessels in an area
- Use vessel_details to get the ship's static profile — name, type, flag, and dimensions
- Use monitor_area for a comprehensive traffic report on a port or channel
- Use safety_alerts to check for active distress signals or hazard broadcasts
- Use visualize_area to generate a visual map of vessel positions
Getting started
Connect your AISStream account to enable live data. Common bounding boxes: English Channel [49.5,-5.5]-[51.5,2.0], Singapore Strait [1.1,103.5]-[1.5,104.2], Port of Rotterdam [51.85,3.9]-[52.0,4.2].
