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ShipAIS.uk
ShipAIS.uk shows live shipping movements from AIS data and a webcam covering the River Mersey and Liverpool Bay.
About ShipAIS.uk
ShipAIS.uk shows live shipping movements from AIS data and a webcam covering the River Mersey and Liverpool Bay. It offers a zoom map where users pan and double-click a highlighted region to open an AIS map, with a simpler map list also available.
Display options include vessel labels, and menu changes apply after the page is refreshed.
Key features
- Live AIS vessel positions for River Mersey and Liverpool Bay
- Webcam view over River Mersey and Liverpool Bay
- Zoom map with pan and double-click region selection
- Simpler map list for selecting AIS maps
- Optional vessel labels
Best for: People following or watching vessel traffic in the River Mersey and Liverpool Bay area.
Good for
- Combines AIS data with a webcam view of the same area
- Provides separate instructions for mobile and desktop map use
- Offers a simpler map list as an alternative to the zoom map
Watch out for
- Coverage is limited to the River Mersey and Liverpool Bay
- Menu changes do not take effect until the next refresh
ShipAIS.uk at a glance
- Website
- shipais.uk
- Category
- Travel & Maps › Flight & Ship Tracking
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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ShipAIS.uk FAQ
How do I use the zoom map on a mobile?
Drag with one finger, pinch with two fingers to zoom, tap once to select a map and double-tap to zoom to that map.
How do I use the zoom map on a desktop?
Click and drag to pan, use the scrollwheel to zoom, hover to select a map and double-click to zoom to that map.
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