Equasis
Operator: Equasis Management Unit at the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), Portugal
A free vessel database with owners, operators, safety information and vessel histories.
Transport & Movement
Product
Equasis
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 17 October 2026.
Check: 17 October 2026.
A public vessel search for MAERSK without an account.
The search reports “Please Login first”. The provider shows data deliveries from 16 October 2026. No research was performed within an account.
Use in OSINT research
Connects vessels by IMO number or name with companies and safety data. Histories show previous vessel names, flags and owners.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Vessel ID (IMO/MMSI) + Keyword / free text | A vessel profile with safety information and the history of its name, flag, owner and class. A free account is required. | Retrieved |
| Company / organisation name | Information about shipping companies and their associated vessels, according to the provider. | Retrieved |
Features
- Searches vessels by IMO number or name and companies by name.
- Combines safety data from authorities and maritime organisations.
- Shows a vessel’s previous names, flags, owners and classes.
- Identifies the source of individual pieces of information.
- Includes information on ship-to-ship services and operations from DYNAMARINe.
Categories
- Transport & Movement
- Maritime
Coverage
Geographical coverage
global
Dataset
Safety-related data on the worldwide merchant fleet from authorities and industry organisations. According to the provider, 80% of the dataset is updated weekly.
Access
Requirements
A free account with a confirmed email address. Vessel and company searches are available only after sign-in.
Export
Equasis provides no Excel data extraction or API for automated retrieval. Individual results can be accessed in the browser.
Provider
Equasis Management Unit at the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
Country of establishment
Portugal
Interfaces
No API, MCP or AI integration is documented.
Usage note
Information is intended for internal business purposes. Redistribution and storage require written permission. Bulk downloads and commercial exploitation of the data are prohibited.
Legal note
Limitations
- Vessel and company searches require an account.
- The dataset is not updated in real time.
- Redistribution and automated data extraction are restricted.
Guides and practical reports
Official · Equasis FAQ
Equasis · 01/2026 · EN
Explains registration, vessel histories and data extraction limits.