MyShipTracking
Operator: Nativity, Greece
Searches vessels and ports, and shows AIS positions, voyage data and available historical routes.
Transport & Movement
Product
An AIS vessel map and vessel/port database; a separately available data API.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 17 October 2026.
Check: 17 October 2026.
A public name search and opening a vessel detail card.
The search returned QUEEN MARY 2, MMSI 310627000. It showed a route from New York to Southampton, ETA 18 October 2026, 17.7 kn and course 100.5°. Reception age: 5 days 15 hours. History and API were not tried.
Use in OSINT research
Finds vessels by name or identifier and shows reported positions, port data and voyage data. Historical tracks and port calls help trace routes.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword / free text | A vessel detail card with MMSI, voyage data and last received information from a name search. | Retrieved |
| Vessel ID (IMO/MMSI) | The latest available position, course and speed through the API; input is MMSI or IMO. | Retrieved |
| Place name | Port details and estimated arrivals; API search by port name or UN/LOCODE. | Retrieved |
Features
- Shows AIS vessel positions and associated voyage data on a map.
- Searches vessels and ports and opens their details.
- Shows historical tracks, Playback and port calls within the respective access allowance.
- Manages fleets and custom areas in the user account.
- Provides vessel and port data separately through an API as JSON or XML.
Categories
- Transport & Movement
- Maritime
Coverage
Geographical coverage
global
Dataset
Worldwide vessel and port information from a network of terrestrial AIS receivers. Coastal areas actually covered depend on the receiving stations.
Access
Requirements
A public map and name search without sign-in. An account is required for your own fleets and API keys. iOS and Android apps are linked.
Export
The separate API returns JSON or XML. An export format for the standard web map is not specified on the reviewed pages.
Provider
Nativity
Country of establishment
Greece
Interfaces
API
Available. A separate terrestrial AIS API for positions, historical tracks, port data and fleets. An account and API key are required.
MCP
Not documented. Not described in the product menu, help or API documentation.
AI agents
Not documented. Not described in the product menu, help or API documentation.
Usage note
The website terms permit viewing and printing for personal use. The API terms restrict data to internal applications and prohibit redistribution or republication.
Legal note
Limitations
- Data comes from terrestrial AIS. Long reception gaps may occur on the open sea.
- The free allowance includes four days of historical tracks and three days of Playback.
Guides and practical reports
Official · MyShipTracking: AIS and usage help
MyShipTracking · EN
Explains the source of AIS data and links to help for the map and website.
Sources
- MyShipTracking: public vessel search and detail card
- MyShipTracking: AIS API and documentation
- MyShipTracking: how the AIS map works
- MyShipTracking: vessel positions through the API
- MyShipTracking: map and Contributor features
- MyShipTracking: API terms
- MyShipTracking: API prices
- MyShipTracking: website terms of use