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VesselTracker

Tailored real-time and historical maritime data to provide a deep understanding of the global commodity supply chain.

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Maximise operational efficiencies with the world’s most accurate picture of global shipping

The monitoring of shipping vessels globally has never been more important in these uncertain political times and ever-growing need for efficiencies. Track vessels of interest with data aggregated from multiple sources for maximum coverage.

For details on how your data is used and stored, see our Privacy Notice.
Several container ships on an open expanse of water at dusk.

Features and workflows

Interactively explore the world’s most accurate picture of shipping worldwide.

Key features of Wood Mackenzie's VesselTracker:

  • Use comprehensive AIS to optimise vessel operations and management.
  • Reference detailed ship characteristics, port and terminal calls.
  • Access location data and status alerts to understand vessel operations.
  • Record global commodity, energy movements and flows.
  • Gain insight into the competitive and market landscape.

Wood Mackenzie's VesselTracker provides data including:

  • Daily coverage of 180,000 vessels in real-time.
  • 3,400+ AIS receiver stations covering 95%+ of commercial port visits globally.
  • Complete historical record of all AIS data received by our network since 2014.

Wood Mackenzie's VesselTracker enables a number of key workflows including:

  • Operations, equipment, engineering and service providers.
  • Optimise cargo and port operations by staying up-to-date on vessel arrivals and departures.
  • Generate new business with our in-depth database of vessel characteristics, including manager and owner.
  • Leverage AIS information for SAR operations to assess the availability of other vessels near the incident.
  • Logistics providers, vessel owners, operators and managers.

Why choose WoodMac’s VesselTracker?:

VesseltrackerTM allows users to interactively explore the world’s most accurate picture of shipping worldwide. Global data coverage enables vessel tracking, port activity insights whilst empowering workflows.

Frequently asked questions

Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions you may have on Wood Mackenzie’s Maritime Data Services. If you have any other questions, get in touch.

Wood Mackenzie’s VesselTracker relies on a combination of the largest and fastest growing privately owned AIS receiver network on the planet, and the most technologically advanced and AIS-only dedicated satellite constellation.

We own and operate our global network of AIS antennas, meaning we can provide optimal data security, scope, reliability and quality.

Comprehensive satellite detected AIS data completes the picture by providing vessel movements and destination and ETA changes at sea.

VesselTracker is a web-based API that can be accessed from anywhere.

VesselTracker can be used by many sectors and roles, such as commodity traders, investment banks and institutional investors, NOCs, NGOs, equipment manufacturers, vessels and ports services…

Contact an expert

Monitoring vessel and fleet performance can give you a competitive advantage whether you need to track the vessels themselves or their cargo. Get in touch with one of our experts to learn how VesselTracker can help you with all your shipping tracking needs.

For details on how your data is used and stored, see our Privacy Notice.
Aerial view of cargo ship running on sea close warehouse harbour at Thailand .