About Follow-Ship
Real-Time Vessel Intelligence Platform
What We Do
Follow-Ship provides real-time vessel tracking powered by the global Automatic Identification System (AIS) network. Our platform allows you to monitor ship positions, movements, and status information as it happens.
Whether you're tracking cargo shipments, monitoring fleet operations, or simply curious about maritime traffic, Follow-Ship gives you instant access to live vessel data from around the world.
How It Works
AIS Data
We receive real-time data from AIS transponders that vessels are required to carry. This includes position, speed, course, and identification information.
Global Coverage
Our data comes from a worldwide network of AIS receivers, providing coverage across major shipping lanes and ports.
Real-Time Updates
Position data is streamed in real-time, allowing you to see vessel movements as they happen.
Historical Tracking
We store position snapshots to show you recent vessel tracks and movement history.
Available Data
- Vessel name and identifiers (MMSI, IMO)
- Current position (latitude/longitude)
- Speed over ground
- Course over ground
- True heading
- Navigation status
- Destination and ETA
- Vessel type and dimensions
- Flag state
- Call sign
- Recent movement tracks
- Activity status (Active/Stationary)
Data Sources
Follow-Ship aggregates AIS data from publicly available sources. Our primary data feeds come from community-driven AIS networks that collect and share vessel tracking information.
All data shown is based on AIS broadcasts from vessels themselves. Position accuracy depends on the vessel's AIS equipment and reception quality.
Ready to Start Tracking?
Search for vessels or explore the live map to see real-time maritime traffic.