Cover your Area

Set up a new (or existing) AIS-Receiving Station and connect it to the world's most trusted vessel-tracking service

Be part of the world's largest AIS-Receiving Network

Actively contribute to expanding the coverage to more areas around the world

Help us make more maritime data available to the public domain

Contribute to the efficiency and the transparency of the shipping industry

Experiment with antennas, AIS equipment, radio signal propagation and ship-spotting!

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Why MarineTraffic?

MarineTraffic has been the pioneer and remains the global leader in vessel-tracking
About half a million unique visitors on a daily basis
Thousands of contributors already share their data with MarineTraffic

Put your Area on the Map

Share AIS data in your own area and view the subject vessels on the MarineTraffic Live Map
Support the local economy by making more information on the area available to the public domain
Embed a personalised Live Map of your area to your own website containing data originating from your Station

FREE Subscription Plans

All contributors are entitled to free upgrades to their MarineTraffic accounts. Depending on your Station's performance, your subscription plan will be upgraded to Premium or to Pro for free and for real!

Keep Track of your Station's Performance

Add your station to the MarineTraffic Network, get your unique station ID and keep track of your Station's statistics and performance. View your Station on the Live Map and compare its performance in relation to other stations which comprise the MarineTraffic Network.

Vibrant Community

Become part of a vibrant community that provides millions of people with valuable information which is used in countless research areas and professional applications!
Participate in station operators contests organised by MarineTraffic and win prizes and gifts!

Priority Support

Our team of technical specialists will always be there for you and support you in every step of setting-up or operating your AIS-Receiving Station. You can participate in the MarineTraffic project even if you have no experience in radio equipment or in any similar technology!

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