Satellite Credits
Shore antennas stop at the coast. Satellites don’t. One credit puts a vessel on your screen from orbit — wherever it is.
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Global
Coverage at sea
On demand
Latest position
112,000+
Vessels tracked
Included free
Standard AIS
The last fix a shore station happened to catch — can be hours old.
1 credit
Satellite
The most recent position available, straight from orbit, anywhere at sea.
Choose your credits
Credits never expire — buy now, use whenever you need a position.
Fetch 5 satellite positions
$0.60 each
Fetch 10 satellite positions
$0.50 each
Fetch 25 satellite positions
$0.40 each
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Common questions
Do credits expire?
No. Credits never expire. Buy them when you need them, use them whenever you want.
Can I check the same vessel more than once?
Yes, each credit gives you one satellite position refresh for that vessel. You can spend multiple credits on the same ship over time to track its journey.
What if the vessel already has a recent position?
Every vessel shows when its position was last updated. If the vessel is near shore and the free AIS position is already fresh, you don’t need to spend a credit. Credits are most valuable for vessels at sea, beyond shore antenna range.
How recent is the satellite position?
Typically 1 minute to 4 hours old. Satellites pass over every part of the ocean multiple times a day. You get the most recent pass available.