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If there is one tool that every maritime professional should have bookmarked, it is MarineTraffic. Whether you are an officer planning your next voyage, an engineer researching a vessel before joining, or a cadet learning about shipping routes — this platform is indispensable.
What is MarineTraffic?
MarineTraffic is the world's leading ship tracking platform. It uses AIS (Automatic Identification System) data from a global network of receivers to show real-time positions of vessels worldwide. Think of it as Google Maps for ships.
Every seafarer checks the weather. But most use basic apps that show you a sun or a cloud icon and a temperature. For actual route planning and operational decision-making, you need something far more capable. That tool is Windy.
Why Windy?
Windy is built by meteorology enthusiasts and used by pilots, sailors, surfers, and maritime professionals worldwide. It presents complex weather data in a visual, intuitive way that other tools simply cannot match.