All MarineTraffic users have free access to vessels' positions as recorded by our network of terrestrial AIS-receiving stations. However, the typical range of them is limited to a certain distance. Thus, if a vessel is sailing in a remote area it may appear to be Out of Range. In such cases Satellite-AIS comes as an ideal supplement as it can help you track a vessel even when it is sailing in the middle of the ocean.
In order to enable Satellite-AIS tracking, you may consider one of our Plans or a single service, depending on your business needs:
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the Sat Global Service will allow you to access the most recent satellite positions (depending on the version) for the global fleet
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the Sat Flexible Service will allow you to get undelayed global coverage for the number of vessels you choose
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the Professional Plan besides the numerous features included will allow you to track 1 Vessel of your choice via satellite
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The Professional Plus Plan besides the numerous features included will allow you to track up to 10 Vessel of your choice via satellite
Upon purchasing a SAT product, make sure to activate undelayed satellite tracking for the vessels of interest. Click here to learn how.