About the Automatic Identification System (AIS)

• What is the Automatic Identification System (AIS)?
• What kind of information is AIS-transmitted?
• What is the typical range of the AIS?
• How is the data collected and used by MarineTraffic?
• How does MarineTraffic identify a vessel's country and flag?
• What is the significance of the AIS Shiptype number?
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About the Website

• How to delete photos in MarineTraffic?
• How can I promote my Company through MarineTraffic?
• What is a MarineTraffic Fleet?
• How can I change the default language?
• Areas of the World: How does MarineTraffic segment them?
• What exactly is the Density Map Layer?
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About Reporting Positions

• Why should I report my own positions to MarineTraffic?
• How can I get my vessel recorded in the MarineTraffic database and displayed on the Live Map?
• Which are the different ways of reporting my own position?
• How often do the positions of the vessels get updated on MarineTraffic?

About Vessel-Voyage

• How can I change my vessel's information?
• How can I see the next destination port on MarineTraffic?
• How can I ensure the safety of my vessel's voyage?
• How can I stay up to date for changes in my vessel’s voyage?
• How can I effectively monitor my cargo throughout a voyage?
• How to detect prospective customers at the ports we operate?
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About the Mobile Apps

• What can I do if I am experiencing issues with the app?

About Payments

• How can I change my payment method?
• What are the available payment methods?
• What can I do if my payment is declined?
• What are Credits?