FindShip

Get AIS right on your mobile phone

is a free vessel tracking app you can use for more than just one thing. At one point in time, tracking can only be done by those with sophisticated devices designed for Automatic Identification Systems or AIS use. Now, you only need an internet connection and this app to stay on top of ship management. It is a versatile app, but its main purpose is to locate and gather information from ships at work.

Real-time tracking

This app provides information to help you create a holistic update on shipping matters. It covers different ports allowing it to access the location of vessels. Locations such as Boston, Belgium, Antwerp, and more are included in tracking.

NOAA charts are up for access in the app just in case you need it for reference. Its collection has over a thousand shoreline charts to keep you guided as you create charting systems or positioning. You can study a wide coverage of shorelines and areas that are nautical miles away.

Fleet management

Access information to ship specifics such as build year, depth, tonnage, managers, etc. right here. It provides a visual aid to supplement ship particulars through photos and maps so you can have a stronger idea of the environment as well as the ship itself.

Weather conditions of the port are also included. This is a good resource to use if you’re trying to determine if the climate will be clement for travel. In the event of calamities, you can use the global typhoon monitor so you can stay updated on weather forecasts.

You can create stronger reports and updates with the app’s Expected Time of Arrival (ETA) calculator. The calculator of this maps & GPS app can be used to make better judgments alongside the bounty of information you can get here.

On top of all this, you can easily send what you have gathered with the app’s built-in share button. You can use this to share information with your friends, family, even business partners.