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ShippingExplorer
ShippingExplorer shows ships around the world on a live AIS map, with demo data delayed by up to 72 hours.
About ShippingExplorer
ShippingExplorer is a ship tracking platform that displays global vessel positions on an AIS-powered map. Its demo mode provides data delayed by up to 72 hours, while real-time position access requires user login or registration. The tool supports filtering ships by type and navigation status, searching for specific vessels, viewing ship tracks and routes, and saving favorite ships.
Key features
- Global AIS ship position mapping
- Demo mode with up to 72-hour data delay
- Real-time positions for registered users
- Filter ships by type and navigation status
- Search for specific vessels
- Save favorite ships for quick access
Best for: Casual maritime observers, ship tracking hobbyists, and users who can work with delayed vessel data benefit most.
Good for
- No registration required for delayed demo mode access
- Available on both web and Android platforms
- Granular filtering by ship type and navigation status
Watch out for
- Real-time vessel positions require user login or registration
- Demo mode data is delayed by up to 72 hours
- No public details on AIS data sourcing or update frequency
ShippingExplorer at a glance
- Website
- shippingexplorer.net/en/map
- Category
- Travel & Maps › Flight & Ship Tracking
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Android, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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ShippingExplorer FAQ
Is real-time ship data available without an account?
No, real-time positions require login or registration; only delayed demo data is available without an account.
How much delay does demo mode ship data have?
Demo mode data is delayed by up to 72 hours.
What platforms is ShippingExplorer available on?
ShippingExplorer is available as a web platform and an Android application.
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