MyShipTracking offers live vessel positions, port arrivals and departures on a free map. It is lighter than the big commercial trackers and good for a quick check on where a ship is.
Coverage depends on its AIS receiver network, so busy coasts are well covered while remote seas may have gaps.
What you can do
Live AIS vessel positions
Port arrival and departure lists
Vessel search
The details
Coverage
Worldwide
Updates
Live / real time
Data source
AIS receiver network
Made by
MyShipTracking (company)
Price
Free
Account
No account needed
On phones
Works well on phones
Map view
Flat map
Tips for using MyShipTracking
If a ship has not reported for hours, it is probably out of receiver range rather than missing.
Who it is for
MyShipTracking is especially useful for plane & ship spotters.
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is MyShipTracking updated?
MyShipTracking shows data in real time or close to it, so what you see is happening now (most live maps have a delay of a few seconds to a few minutes).
Where does MyShipTracking get its data?
AIS receiver network.
Can I use MyShipTracking on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to MyShipTracking?
Similar maps include Flightradar24, MarineTraffic, ADS-B Exchange and FlightAware. See the full list of MyShipTracking alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about MyShipTracking. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.