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⚓︎
- MarineTraffic - The standard for real-time vessel tracking using AIS data.
- VesselFinder - Free real-time AIS vessel tracking map.
- FleetMon - Vessel tracking and maritime news.
- ShipFinder - Live ship tracking application.
- VT Explorer - Vessel tracking and maritime analytics.
- MyShipTracking - Real-time vessel tracking and monitoring.
- CruiseMapper - Specific tracking for cruise ships and itineraries.
- TankerTrackers - Monitoring oil tanker movements and floating storage.
- MarineCadastre.gov - US-based AIS data for research and planning.
- UN Global Platform - AIS data for sustainable development.
Port Operations & Logistics⚓︎
- Port of Rotterdam Map - Real-time vessel movements in the Port of Rotterdam.
- Portmaps - Interactive map of ports and terminals.
- Container Tracking - Track containers by number across different lines.
- SeaRates - Container tracking and logistics tools.
- PortVision - AIS vessel tracking and waterway management.
- CargoSmart - Shipment tracking and analytics.
Specialized Research Repos⚓︎
- Vessel Research (GitHub) - Tools and data for researching ships and maritime traffic.