World’s #1 vessel tracker. Live AIS with ship ETAs, fleet & port data worldwide.
MarineTraffic provides real-time vessel tracking and AIS-based ship visibility across global waters. It holds notable cross-market rankings in Transportation (SE #7, GB #12, TR #12) and demonstrates broad adoption with 10,000,000+ total downloads and 120K in the last 30 days. The app carries a 2.94 rating from 119,587 reviews, reflecting steady use by maritime professionals and enthusiasts.
Pros & Cons
Global real-time vessel tracking with AIS data
Faster, clearer maps and weather insights for maritime workflows
Unified set of vessel tracking tools in one app
Mobile Pro Plan adds Satellite AIS and advanced monitoring
Limited ports-focused features and alerts with some competitors
Moderate overall rating suggesting room for UX and performance improvements
About MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking is a maps & navigation app developed by MarineTraffic Applications.
Download Statistics
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking has been downloaded 10 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 120 thousand times. It is ranked #4 in maps & navigation.
User Ratings
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking is rated 2.85 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 120 thousand ratings.
App Information
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking is FREE to download. The APK download size is 75.69 MB. The latest version available is 5.6.0. The last update was on May 27, 2026.
Technical Requirements
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking requires Android 7.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play December 2012.
Description
One of America's most-watched talk show hosts called MarineTraffic his favorite app. Track vessels in real time and explore the app loved by millions.
Track any vessel, anywhere. MarineTraffic is the world's most trusted ship tracker, used by millions to monitor live vessel movements across every ocean and port worldwide. Gain visibility into predictive arrivals, compare routes with voyage planner, and tap into augmented reality features to get live insight into ships near you.
Live AIS vessel tracking Powered by the largest global network of AIS across land, sea, and space, displaying live positions for 350,000+ vessels daily. Whether you're tracking a cargo ship across the Pacific or watching boats in your local harbour, you can track global ships from anywhere.
MarineTraffic brings vessel tracking, ship tracking, and marine traffic visibility together in one mobile app experience.
What you can do with MarineTraffic: Track vessels live on an interactive world map Search for any ship, boat, or seaport by name, flag, or type View vessel details — position, speed, course, destination, and ETA Identify nearby vessels with Augmented Reality Follow voyage history and animated vessel track playback Monitor port arrivals and departures across 21,000+ ports, marinas, and terminals Track a custom fleet, synced across all your devices Set alerts for vessels for a variety of events Explore live wind conditions and 48-hour weather forecasts Browse 4.5 million photos of ships, harbours, and lighthouses
Ship tracking for any use case MarineTraffic has been rebuilt to deliver cleaner maps & vessel data, and a smoother in-app experience. Whether you're a vessel operator tracking a fleet of ships or an enthusiast watching the tide come in, MarineTraffic gives users the maritime visibility they need: Ship services and suppliers can reduce costs and downtime, measure predict demand and identify new opportunities by tracking vessel arrivals & analysing congestion Port authorities and terminals can optimise capacity management, resource allocation through real time vessel tracking and uphold safety standards with vessel data Fishing vessels can use nautical charts to navigate conditions Vessel operators and fleet managers can tap into live monitoring, voyage planning and weather & nautical maps to plan efficient voyages Enthusiasts, from coastal spotters to armchair sailors, use the app to explore the world's marine traffic.
See vessels in the real world with Augmented Reality (AR) Point your phone at the horizon and MarineTraffic identifies every vessel in your field of view. Our AR feature overlays live AIS data directly onto your camera feed, showing you each ship's name, flag, speed, distance, and destination in real time. Whether you're on a harbour wall, a ferry deck, or the bridge of your own boat, AR turns the sea in front of you into a live vessel tracker.
Also available for MarineTraffic Mobile Pro subscribers:
Track vessels beyond coastal coverage using Satellite AIS, including activity in open oceans Access advanced vessel & fleet monitoring features Combine AIS tracking with close weather & wind monitoring Satellite AIS ship tracking allows you to follow vessels even when terrestrial coverage is unavailable
MarineTraffic supports a wide range of real-world use cases, from fleet monitoring to professional vessel tracking and ship tracking.
Track vessels important to you, set up alerts, and explore global marine traffic in real time. Vessel details, tracking, voyage history, and weather insights are accessible in one place, supporting clear everyday maritime visibility.
The new MarineTraffic delivers a faster, clearer, and more dependable Android experience for vessel tracking, ship tracking, and marine traffic worldwide.
Download MarineTraffic, the live vessel tracker trusted by millions. AIS ship tracking, vessel tracking, boat navigation, port intelligence, and global marine traffic data. All in one app.
Recent changes: - Multiple bug fixes and small improvements
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Comments on MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking for Android
★★★★★Steve Mouchet· Jun 13, 2026
I use this all the time to clock when the ships are coming in and out of port
★★★★★Terrance L· Jun 24, 2026
Speaking with my son today who has never seen in ship in the Deep Water Channel I told her him I'd check the Marine Traffic 'app' & three are en route. I don't recall the 'app' previously having a feature to see upcoming ports-of-call, but will now use it and stake out the Channel. I've not seen a vessel enter the Sacramento Deep Water Channel in some years.
★★★★★Dan - Martha Bliss· Jun 12, 2026
It is fun for this old man who spent many of his younger years sailing for fun to keep track of others at sea, especially sailing ships.
★★★★★Dan Short· Jun 30, 2026
5 bucks, and I know when the boats come in, THANK YOU.
★☆☆☆☆Christopher Knowles· Jun 20, 2026
The old version had a better appearance amongst other thinfs and had Drawing Pins with the names of each vessel which I gavevthe app 5 Stars... now we just have Drawing Pins. If it wasn't due to me looking up Cruise Ships and a few Tankers near where we go on holiday on the Isle of Wight (UK), I would have cancelled my subscription & uninstalled, hence the 1 Star.
★☆☆☆☆Kelly Boyd· Jun 12, 2026
My husband is a commercial fisherman, and we would use this app to track his vessel. So, it is to my disappointment to see the trash update when the start of the season. Ugh this app used to be wonderful. And now it's difficult to navigate. No ETA time. It's difficult to track a ships' path. I had a paid version, but will be turning it off. I will be seeking another app to replace this monstrosity.
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Technologies used by MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking
MarineTraffic - Ship Tracking is requesting 23 permissions and is using 60 libraries.
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Trust & Safety: The app requests standard permissions for location (coarse and fine), internet access, storage (read/write), notifications, camera, microphone, and background services. These are typical for navigation, real-time tracking, and map-based apps; no unusual or excessive permissions are detected.
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