VesselFinder
Operator: VesselFinder Ltd, Bulgaria
Vessel research with AIS positions, vessel details, port calls and paid data access.
Transport & Movement
Product
VesselFinder, AIS vessel tracking and maritime data services.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 25 October 2026.
Check: 25 October 2026.
Public search for EVER GIVEN and opening the vessel profile for IMO 9811000.
Vessel profile displayed with MMSI 636026627, current AIS position, destination and last port details. AIS report from one minute earlier.
Use in OSINT research
Finds vessels by name, IMO or MMSI and displays their AIS position and vessel details. Port calls and routes supplement maritime research.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Keyword / free text + Vessel ID (IMO/MMSI) | Vessel profile with AIS position, update time, vessel details, destination and port information. | Retrieved |
Features
- Searches vessels by name, IMO number or MMSI.
- Displays AIS positions and vessel details on a map.
- Displays routes and port calls.
- Provides paid terrestrial and satellite-based access.
- Delivers AIS data through a separate commercial API.
Categories
- Transport & Movement
- Maritime
Coverage
Geographical coverage
Worldwide, depending on terrestrial or satellite access
Dataset
AIS position data, vessel profiles and port information. Premium uses terrestrial AIS data; Satellite adds offshore coverage.
Access
Requirements
Public basic research without an account. Advanced features and data access are paid.
Export
Commercial AIS API with JSON/XML, plus subscription NMEA data feeds. Web export formats were not documented.
Provider
VesselFinder Ltd
Country of establishment
Bulgaria
Interfaces
API
Available. Separate commercial AIS API with JSON/XML for positions, fleets, areas and port calls, among other uses.
MCP
Not documented. Not described on the product and legal pages reviewed.
AI agents
Not documented. Not described on the product and legal pages reviewed.
Usage note
Automated access is permitted only through authorised interfaces. Resale and redistribution require written permission.
Legal note
Limitations
- Terrestrial AIS coverage and satellite access vary by plan.
- API access and historical data are separate commercial offerings.
Guides and practical reports
Unknown