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Category 1: Vessel and Ports Facility Tracking⚓︎

Overview⚓︎

The ability to monitor vessel movements and maritime traffic constitutes a foundational capability within maritime OSINT. This category provides the essential data layer for establishing the target's operational baseline, including its real-time location, historical routes, speed, and port call patterns.

AIS & Vessel Tracking Platforms⚓︎

  1. MarineTraffic - The standard for real-time vessel tracking using AIS data.
  2. VesselFinder - Free real-time AIS vessel tracking map.
  3. FleetMon - Vessel tracking and maritime news.
  4. ShipFinder - Live ship tracking application.
  5. VT Explorer - Vessel tracking and maritime analytics.
  6. MyShipTracking - Real-time vessel tracking and monitoring.
  7. CruiseMapper - Specific tracking for cruise ships and itineraries.
  8. TankerTrackers - Monitoring oil tanker movements and floating storage.
  9. MarineCadastre.gov - US-based AIS data for research and planning.
  10. UN Global Platform - AIS data for sustainable development.

Port Operations & Logistics⚓︎

  1. Port of Rotterdam Map - Real-time vessel movements in the Port of Rotterdam.
  2. Portmaps - Interactive map of ports and terminals.
  3. Container Tracking - Track containers by number across different lines.
  4. SeaRates - Container tracking and logistics tools.
  5. PortVision - AIS vessel tracking and waterway management.
  6. CargoSmart - Shipment tracking and analytics.

Specialized Research Repos⚓︎

  1. Vessel Research (GitHub) - Tools and data for researching ships and maritime traffic.