Check Out This Web Site (Tracks shipping (ferries, fishing, tugs, tankers, etc)

[WestVanHan]

Stumbled on this,searched forums for it-no prior postings.

Tracks shipping (ferries,fishing,tugs,tankers,etc) in your area,click on ship to see pic if avialable.



http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/default.aspx?centerx=30&centery=25&zoom=2&level1=140

[apex1]

There are several AIS scanner sites around the world. Here is another one:

http://www.scannernet.nl/Online%20AIS%20DSC.html

Regards
Richard

[masalai]

Or this to see what is close-by (30odd miles) to your boat with VHF & gps input live info generated for you (no need for internet access) http://www.paradigm-it.com.au/prod0109b.htm it is a RECEIVER only when connected up... around 220 pounds sterling...