How to Read Vessel Details on Marine Radar?
When you tap on a ship inside the Marine Radar app, the Vessel Details appear. At first, it may look confusing. However, each detail tells a simple story about the vessel. Once you understand these details, ship tracking becomes much more meaningful and enjoyable.
In this guide, we’ll go over vessel information so that even beginners can understand what each number and label means.
What Are Vessel Details in Marine Radar?
Vessel details are pieces of information sent through AIS (Automatic Identification System) signals. Every ship broadcasts this data like a digital ID card. Marine Radar collects it and displays it clearly for users.
Because of this, you can learn about a ship’s size, type, speed, and destination just by tapping on it.
Why Does Ship Details Matter?
For port workers, planners, or ship enthusiasts, ship details help predict arrivals and better understand marine radar.
Vessel information helps you understand:
- Size of the ship?
- What the ship carries
- What is its speed?
- Where is it going
Key Vessel Informations on Marine Radar
Let’s break down the most essential ship information shown in marine radar.
1. Vessel Name and Identification Numbers
Every ship has:
- Vessel Name
- MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)
- IMO Number (for larger ships)
These numbers help identify a vessel worldwide. Think of them as a ship’s license plate.
2. Ship Type
The MarineRadar shows the ship type clearly, such as
- Cargo ship
- Tanker
- Cruise ship
- Fishing vessel
- Passenger ferry
This detail helps you understand the ship’s purpose.
3. Ship Size (Length and Width)
Ship size indicates the vessel’s size. Large cargo ships can be hundreds of meters long, while fishing boats are much smaller.
The app usually shows:
- Length (how long the ship is)
- Beam (how wide the boat is)
4. Gross Tonnage (Ship Weight)
Gross tonnage does not mean the ship’s weight on a scale. Instead, it measures the ship’s internal volume. Bigger numbers usually mean bigger vessels.
This helps to determine:
- The maximum cargo capacity
- Port fees
- Safety rules
5. Draft Depth
Draft depth shows how deep the ship sits in the water. A deeper draft means the vessel is heavily loaded.
This detail is essential because:
- Shallow waters may block deep-draft ships
- Ports use it to manage docking safety.
6. Speed Over Ground (SOG)
Speed tells you how fast the ship is moving across the water, usually measured in knots.
Speed changes can indicate:
- Arrival at port
- Waiting offshore
- Route adjustments
7. Course and Direction
The direction shows where the ship is heading. Marine radar uses arrows and degrees to show movement clearly.
Users can use this to predict:
- Next port
- Route path
- Possible ETA
8. Destination and ETA
MarineRadar calculates ETA using speed, direction, and distance. This makes planning easier for everyone involved. One of the most valuable details is
- Next destination port
- ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
How to View Vessel Details in Marine Radar?
Viewing vessel details is simple:
- Open Live Map
- Tap on any ship
- A Vessel Information panel appears.
Scroll to view full details.
Why Is Marine Radar Beginner-Friendly?
MarineRadar turns complex maritime data into easy language. Labels are clear, numbers are organized, and maps are simple to understand.
Even someone new to ship tracking can quickly learn:
- What the ship is
- Where it’s going
- How big is it
Conclusion
Vessel information helps turn dots on a map into real ships with real stories. By understanding ship size, weight, and specifications, marine radar users gain a deeper view of marine vessels around the world.
Once you learn how to read vessel details, tracking ships becomes brighter, clearer, and more fun.
Download MarineRadar: Vessel Tracker from the Google Play Store or App Store today and experience real-time ship tracking.
