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Vessels Directory

Global vessel tracking & ship data

Featured Vessels

A selection of vessels from the directory — click any name to see its live position, voyage, and AIS data.

Browsing 80 of the 112,193+ tracked vessels. Use the search above to find a specific ship by name, MMSI, or IMO number.

This directory tracks 112,000+ vessels worldwide using the Automatic Identification System (AIS) — the transponder-based tracking system mandated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) under SOLAS Chapter V for all international voyaging ships over 300 gross tonnage and all passenger vessels regardless of size. AIS transponders broadcast vessel identity, position, course, speed, heading, and navigation status at intervals ranging from every 2 seconds (for fast-moving ships) to every 3 minutes (for vessels at anchor).

Each vessel record includes its MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity — a 9-digit ITU-assigned radio identifier), IMO number(a permanent 7-digit ship identification number that stays with the vessel for its entire lifecycle), vessel name, type classification based on AIS type codes, flag state (country of registration), and real-time position data. Individual vessel pages provide additional detail including current weather at the ship's position, voyage progress between departure and destination ports, vessel dimensions, draught, and navigation status.

Vessels are classified into eight categories: cargo, tanker, passenger, fishing, tug/pilot, high-speed craft, yacht, and military/special. Use the type filter pills in the header to narrow the list, or search by vessel name, MMSI, or IMO number. You can also browse the fleet by flag state to see all vessels registered under a specific country.

The directory is sorted by vessel name by default. Click any column header to re-sort by country, type, or MMSI. The table paginates at 25 vessels per page. For real-time vessel positions on an interactive map, visit the live vessel tracking map.

AIS position data updates in near real-time via terrestrial and satellite receivers. Vessel particulars sourced from the ITU Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) database and IMO Ship Identification Number scheme. Refreshed at each site deployment.

499 results
87 countries
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MMSI ↕
Type ↕
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22 RA PA EL HO
440077660FishingKR
440077660
Fishing
KR
8 WOO RI HO
440034760UnknownKR
440034760
Unknown
KR
A 920 CHW HOLYSPIRIT
417092032OtherLK
417092032
Other
LK
A KAKOGAWA
477085900Cargo - Hazard OS (Recognizable)HK
477085900
Cargo - Hazard OS (Recognizable)
HK
AAMIR
463141990CargoPK
463141990
Cargo
PK
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
366990620PassengerUS
366990620
Passenger
US
ACCORD
563901000TankerSG
563901000
Tanker
SG
AFFINIS
645566000CargoMU
645566000
Cargo
MU
AG VALOR
373938000CargoPA
373938000
Cargo
PA
AGNAYA
548447500CargoPH
548447500
Cargo
PH
AIRY MOUSE
235116258Pleasure CraftGB
235116258
Pleasure Craft
GB
AKIJ GLOBE
405000232CargoBD
405000232
Cargo
BD
AKNOUL
311045500CargoBS
311045500
Cargo
BS
AL KHAIBER 1300413
616170632CargoKM
616170632
Cargo
KM
AL SALAM II
447158000TankerKW
447158000
Tanker
KW
ALABAMA
367315780PassengerUS
367315780
Passenger
US
ALGOCANADA
316013215TankerCA
316013215
Tanker
CA
ALGOMA NIAGARA
316034846CargoCA
316034846
Cargo
CA
ALGONOVA
316013209Tanker - Hazard A (Major)CA
316013209
Tanker - Hazard A (Major)
CA
ALGOTERRA
316015050Tanker - Hazard BCA
316015050
Tanker - Hazard B
CA
ALNESR ALJAREH 1
403735060FishingSA
403735060
Fishing
SA
ALVELI
265738540PassengerSE
265738540
Passenger
SE
ANATOLY KOLODKIN
273253130TankerRU
273253130
Tanker
RU
ANCHORAGE E1
996132501Unknown
996132501
Unknown
—
ANGELO PADRE
247064760FishingIT
247064760
Fishing
IT
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many vessels are tracked in the directory?+
More than 112,000 vessels worldwide are tracked through terrestrial and satellite AIS feeds. The figure changes daily as ships enter service, are decommissioned, or move into and out of receiver coverage.
What is MMSI vs IMO number?+
MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) is a 9-digit ITU-assigned radio identifier broadcast by AIS — it can change if the ship is re-flagged or sold. IMO number is a permanent 7-digit ship identifier issued by the International Maritime Organization that stays with the vessel for its entire lifecycle, regardless of changes in name, flag, or owner.
How does AIS tracking work?+
AIS (Automatic Identification System) is a transponder-based tracking system mandated by IMO under SOLAS Chapter V for all international voyaging ships over 300 GT and all passenger vessels. AIS units broadcast vessel identity, position, course, speed, heading, and navigation status every 2 seconds (fast-moving) up to every 3 minutes (at anchor). Coastal stations and satellites receive these signals and forward them to MarineRadar.
How are vessels classified?+
Vessels fall into eight AIS-derived categories: cargo, tanker, passenger, fishing, tug/pilot, high-speed craft, yacht, and military/special. Each has a dedicated /vessel-type page with the full fleet, specifications, and live positions for that category.
How fresh is the position data?+
AIS positions update in near real-time as the system receives broadcasts. Latency depends on whether the ship is in range of a coastal receiver (seconds) or relying on satellite passes (minutes to tens of minutes). The directory listing is refreshed at each site deployment; individual vessel detail pages always show the latest known position.