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GLAZE Yacht, IMO 9439577

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Luxury motor yacht Glaze, built in 2007 by American shipyard Trinity Yachts is a semi-displacement superyacht. With an aluminium hull and superstructure, she features naval architecture and exterior design by Trinity and the interior work Dee Robinson. This twin screw yacht measures 49.08 metres and can accommodate up to 12 guests.

Glaze is a custom motor yacht launched in 2007 by Trinity Yachts and most recently refitted in 2018.

Trinity Yachts, a world leader in the realm of building full-custom superyachts, has been producing first-class vessels since its inception in 1995. Speed, seaworthiness and unique quality workmanship characterise the American shipyard’s builds.

Glaze measures 49.1 metres in length, with a max draft of 2.4 metres and a beam of 8.5 metres.

Glaze has an aluminium hull with an aluminium superstructure.

Her interior design is by Dee Robinson Interiors.

Glaze also features naval architecture by Trinity Yachts.

Performance and Capabilities

Glaze has a top speed of 19.00 knots and a cruising speed of 15.00 knots. She is powered by a twin screw propulsion system.

She also has a range of 2,500 nautical miles.

Accommodation

Glaze accommodates up to 14 guests in 6 cabins. She also houses room for up to 9 crew members.

Other Specifications

Glaze is MCA compliant, her hull NB is T037.

Glaze is an ABS Maltese Cross A1 Yachting Service AMS class yacht.

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Trinity motor yacht Glaze for sale

The 49.1 metre motor yacht Glaze has been listed for sale by Kevin Bonnie at IYC .

Built in aluminium by US yard Trinity Yachts to a design by Geoff Van Aller, Glaze was delivered in 2007 and most recently refitted in 2018. Bureau Veritas classed, she won a coveted Neptune Voyager trophy at the 2017 World Superyacht Awards . Accommodation is for 14 guests in six cabins including a full beam master suite on the main deck, while below deck are two VIP suites, a double and two twins. All guest cabins on this yacht for sale have entertainment centres, television screens and en suite bathroom facilities.

The main saloon offers a formal dining space forward and relaxed seating, a wet bar and an entertainment system including a large television screen aft.

Glaze offers outdoor dining on both the bridge deck and the sundeck, with the rest of the sundeck reserved for relaxation on sun pads, in the good-sized Jacuzzi spa tub and at the bar. The sky lounge opens out onto a huge covered upper aft deck through two electric sliding doors. It features a surround sound theatre system utilizing a 63-inch dropdown plasma HD television screen linked to a full audio centre.

Twin 2,250hp Caterpillar diesel engines offer a cruising speed of 14 knots topping out at 18 knots.

Glaze is asking $19,900,000.

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This time-lapse video was taken as  motor yacht Glaze was entering the port of Venice in Italy earlier this month. Superyacht GLAZE (ex Lady Michelle) is an elegant Trinity Yachts built luxury vessel, boasting open plan layout with large exterior entertainment and relaxation areas. She was refitted in 2010 by Derecktor shipyard in Florida .

Some of the highlights aboard Glaze include her vast sundeck, first-class sky lounge, deluxe master suite, spacious and comfortable guest accommodation and large amount of space throughout the entire yacht.

Her interior can be described as light and airy, with an open plan main saloon and dining area. The aft section is dedicated to comfortable seating and full entertainment systems and forward of the saloon is a large formal dining table. Aft to starboard there is also a guest desk with a laptop computer and internet access. A small wet bar is located opposite to port.

Accommodation on board Trinity yacht Glaze is provided to 12 guests, in a full-beam master suite situated on the main deck, a VIP stateroom located starboard aft on the lower deck, two double guest staterooms and a twin stateroom. All four guest staterooms are of equal size, with the only difference being, that the VIP features a sit bath/shower. More about Superyacht GLAZE …

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49m  /  160'9 | trinity yachts | 2007 / 2018.

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The award winning 49m/160'9" motor yacht 'Glaze' (ex. Lady Michelle ) was built by Trinity Yachts in the United States at their Gulfport shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Dee Robinson Interiors and she was completed in 2007. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Trinity Yachts and she was last refitted in 2018.

Guest Accommodation

Glaze has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising one VIP cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Her features include a gym, deck jacuzzi, WiFi and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar (3512 B) 2,250hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 18 knots with a range of up to 4,200 nautical miles from her 60,938 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots. Glaze features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels. Her water tanks store around 10,221 Litres of fresh water. She was built to ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) classification society rules, and is MCA Compliant.

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How to repair yacht hatches and windows

• Duncan Kent
• June 8, 2023

Leaky yacht hatches and windows can make life down below miserable. Duncan Kent explains how to ditch those drippy blues forever

Every boat I have ever owned has had at least one leaking window or hatch at some point and, from experience, no amount of temporary bodging has ever succeeded in fixing it for longer than a few days. In the end, the only way is to do it properly. Despite taking longer, there’s nothing better than knowing you’re leak-free when the skies open or a huge greenie comes rolling down the sidedeck.

Yacht window repairs

Scraping and back-filling will only last a short while, especially when the old sealant holding the glass in the frame has deteriorated beyond all recognition. The typical butyl sealant used for sealing glass into frames and frames to the cabin has a working life of around 20 years maximum. The first bit to go is usually the top strip, where the strong rays of the sun break down the butyl into a crumbly, powdered mess.

Adding sealant after a new hatch has been dropped into place and screwed down

No matter how experienced you might be at removing windows and hatches it always turns into a long, tedious job, so make sure you put aside a few days and do them one at a time to avoid having to tape tarps all over the boat.

If you do plan to remove them all at once, do mark all the components of each window and hatch with numbered tape (including any fixings) as it’s very likely they’ll all be a slightly different size or shape, so you don’t want to muddle them up. Also, mark the orientation of each frame so that it goes back in the same way, ensuring the mounting holes will line up.

Windows will be bedded into a frame which, though also sealed to the coachroof/deck at the end, will almost always be mechanically attached to the boat in some way. Although butyl sealant isn’t particularly adhesive, after 25 years you can guarantee it’ll be well stuck to the coachroof, and it’ll be much worse if someone has used an adhesive sealant on them!

The only way to remove them is by sheer hard graft unfortunately – sliding a sharp blade or sharpened paint stripper blade all around the seal (trying not to damage the boat) until enough of the old seal is broken to allow you to pull/push the window out.

Then a similar process has to be carried out on the frame to remove the glass or Perspex, whichever you have. The frame will usually be in two halves, joined by screws or clips with a backing plate, which will need to be cleaned up and resealed before reassembling.

One word of warning: the frames, commonly aluminium, often distort or even spring apart once you’ve removed the joiners, so it’s best to find a way to retain its shape (template or similar) so that it’ll slip easily back into place once you’ve sealed in the window. I’ve seen people make the mistake of sealing the pane into the frame and leaving it to go off before offering it up to the window aperture, only to find it no longer fits and they then have to either disassemble it all or start grinding out the aperture to match.

Once you’ve dismantled the window and hatch you must remove all trace of the old sealant and clean the frame and glass by rubbing alcohol or a similar non-oil-based product. Beware: some plastic panes, polycarbonate (such as Lexan) or acrylic, for instance, can be damaged when they come into contact with certain solvents, acetone or acids. All components must also be bone dry and solvent-free before you reseal them.

There’s a plethora of different types of adhesive and sealant available today but not all are suitable for every job. For instance, some of the well-known Sika brands of adhesive sealant will stick stuff together forever, which might sound great unless you need to change it a few years later and you have to chisel the component out of the GRP boat!

In rough seas any leaks in the windows will become all too apparent. All windows and hatches will need re-bedding sooner or later

Window and hatch glass is usually bedded in using butyl non-adhesive sealant as it will normally be held firmly in place by a frame, which in turn will be fixed to the boat using screws or bolts.

Butyl sealant is a mildly adhesive blend of butyl rubber and polyisobutylene. It is easy to apply and, remaining flexible, allows plenty of room for adjustment when the surfaces are mated together, unlike some quick-setting products.

In effect, it is used to simply create a waterproof, flexible gasket. Available in both cartridge form or as a tape, it is not unlike putty or chewing gum in feel and appearance, and is easier and far less messy than squirting sealant using a pump gun, although the latter is also available for other jobs.

One advantage of butyl is that it’s fairly easy to remove without the risk of surface damage at a later date, should it need redoing. The not-so-good news is it can be susceptible to UV damage, so in the case of some window areas that are regularly in full sun, it isn’t always the best solution.

An alternative product is silicone, which is an elastic, hybrid polymer. It has all the useful attributes of butyl sealant, while being UV and heat resistant too. Like butyl, silicone doesn’t have aggressive adhesive properties, so it’s important to only use it where there is some form of permanent physical support or fixture.

There are three seals for the opening hatch: the glass to the frame, the frame to the boat, and the rubber opening seal

Yacht window materials

Older boats often had tempered glass window and hatch panes, but these have since been widely superseded by lightweight, shatterproof plastic in most modern production yachts. The most common types used are polycarbonate or acrylic, available in a wide range of thicknesses.

One of the downsides of using plastic panes is that the material isn’t always very UV-resistant, particularly on older boats, leading them to craze over or discolour quite badly. There is no ‘cure’ for this unfortunately, you simply have to replace the panes with new.

Polycarbonate is a resin-based thermoplastic, which is so tough (around 250 times the breaking threshold of glass) that certain types are regularly used in the manufacture of bulletproof windows. It can, however, be scratched fairly easily and can discolour or craze over in constant direct sunlight.

The frames and aged sealant are removed, with old sealant carefully scraped off using a sharp chisel.

Acrylic plastic is part of the vinyl polymer family, also known as acrylates, or simply, acrylics. It is cheaper, less brittle and a little more UV-resistant than polycarbonate.

Neither, however, get on well with solvents, petroleum products such as WD40, or harsh cleaning fluids, preferring instead to be cleaned using warm water and mild washing-up liquid.

he screws were initially nipped up just a little over finger tight.

Both materials can be safely cut, drilled or heat formed into a curve with the correct equipment, although it isn’t that easy for a DIY’er. Frankly, though it’ll add a little to the cost, I would recommend having them pre-cut to fit.

Acrylic is more flexible than polycarbonate and therefore easier to form into shallow curves.

Fitting and resealing

If your pane fits into a U-shaped frame you’ll need to put rubber spacers between the frame and edges of the pane to ensure it is central in the frame and not chafing against it. These will remain in the frame. Then you’ll need similar spacers to ensure an even gap between the frame and pane is left on both sides to fill with sealant. Carry out a dry assembly run first to get the correct thickness of rubber spacers.

Sealant tape doesn’t work too well inside a U-shaped frame so it’s best to use a cartridge or putty knife to force the sealant into the gap, removing the side spacers as you go.

The frame itself can then be sealed to the hull using sealant tape. Clean the window surround thoroughly and then apply the tape to the hull, ensuring you lay tape all around each mounting screw hole as well. The frame should then be pushed gently back in place, lining the screw holes up, and then tightening the screws little by little, moving around the frame by opposing screws to ensure an even spread of the sealant. Do not overtighten the frame as the idea is to use the sealant as a gasket, not to squeeze all the sealant out of the sides!

Leave it a few days, if you can, before cleaning up any excess sealant from around the frames and make sure you don’t use cleaning products that are incompatible with the type of sealant you’ve chosen to use.

Yacht hatch repairs

Re-bedding the frame.

With hatches, the most common areas prone to leakage are the rubber gasket or the seal around the glass where it fits into the frame, so unless you know for sure that the base plate is leaking I’d leave it in place undisturbed. If you do need to remove and reseal the base it’s a good idea to put masking tape all around it before removing it.

This will make it easier to align the frame after applying the sealant, plus it will be in exactly the right place to protect the deck from sealant overspill when you come to replace the base frame, greatly facilitating the clean-up afterwards.

Carefully cutting through the old sealant around the window from below using a craft knife

To remove the base, you’ll have to either slide a sharp blade, paint scraper or a cheese wire around the existing sealant after removing any screws or bolts. You might even need to remove a trim piece or peel back the headlining a little if the nuts are concealed.

Butyl tape is the ideal solution for resealing hatch bases, although a liquid sealant will do just as well provided you carefully create a ring around each screw/bolt hole and ensure the bead of sealant is higher than any frame lip to ensure good contact with the glass.

Once the frame is in the correct position tighten up the screws/bolts just until the sealant starts to squeeze out, leaving it to be fully tightened later once it has cured. This prevents all the sealant being squeezed out by over-tightening the screws when the sealant is molten.

Re-bedding the glass

If it’s just the hatch gasket or the glass-to-frame bond that needs replacing then the base and top part of the hatch can usually be separated by unscrewing the hinges or just knocking out the hinge pin (it might need some penetrating fluid applied first).

On some older models hinge removal can be problematic and getting spare parts for things like knuckle hinges is now nigh on impossible. In which case it’s better to bite the bullet and remove the whole unit. Hatches with riser supports and/or manual clamps are usually simple to dismantle, allowing you to take the hatch top to the workbench to remove and replace the glass or acrylic more easily.

Remove the glass or acrylic by first cutting around the edge seal with a sharp knife. Remove as much of the old caulk as possible, which will make removing the glass easier. Prise the glass out carefully using one or more paint scrapers or something similar with a wide blade. Avoid screwdrivers as they can easily crack the glass.

Once removed, clean the frame and glass thoroughly with a solvent such as acetone, before re-bedding it onto butyl tape or sealant. After waiting for the sealant to dry, you need to caulk the remaining gap between the glass and frame. To make it an easy job to clean up afterwards, always run masking tape around both the glass and frame edges, leaving the gap to be caulked clear.

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Marine Traffic Monitoring: How to Track, Analyze and Monitor Marine Vessels

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What is Marine Traffic Monitoring, and Why is it Important?

• Safety: Marine traffic monitoring helps to prevent collisions and other accidents at sea by identifying potential hazards and allowing for timely intervention.
• Security: Monitoring marine traffic can aid in detecting and preventing illegal activities such as piracy, smuggling, and fishing.
• Environmental Protection: Tracking vessels can help prevent environmental disasters by identifying ships at risk of causing pollution or other damage to the marine ecosystem.
• Economic Benefits: Marine traffic monitoring can help to optimize shipping routes, reduce transit times, and improve overall efficiency, which can result in significant cost savings for the shipping industry

Effective Ways to Monitor & Track Marine Vessels

Automatic identification system (ais): , satellite imagery: , vessel traffic services (vts): .

Benefits of Automated Marine Traffic Tracking Systems

• Real-Time Monitoring: Automated systems provide real-time information on vessel movements, allowing for timely intervention in emergencies.
• Improved Accuracy: Automated systems are more accurate than manual tracking methods, reducing the risk of errors and improving the reliability of the data.
• Cost-Effective: Automated systems can be more cost-effective than manual tracking methods, as they require less workforce and can cover larger areas.
• Scalability: Automated systems can be scaled up or down as needed, making them suitable for various applications.
• Integration with Other Systems: Automated systems can be integrated with other methods, such as weather monitoring and forecasting, allowing for more comprehensive monitoring of vessel movements and conditions.

Different Types of Vessel Tracking Technologies Available

• Automatic Identification System (AIS): AIS is a system that uses VHF radio to send and receive vessel information, including vessel name, position, speed, and heading.
• LRIT: LRIT is a satellite-based tracking system for vessels operating outside AIS’s range.
• Radar: Radio wave detection and localization system, or radar. Location, velocity, and course information can all be gleaned from it.
• Global Positioning System (GPS): GPS is a satellite-based navigation system that can provide vessel location information.
• Satellite Imagery: Satellite imagery can monitor vessel traffic, especially in remote areas where other tracking technologies are unavailable.

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• Vessel size and types: Vessels come in different sizes and styles, and some may not be required to have tracking equipment onboard.
• Environmental conditions: Weather and sea conditions can impact the accuracy of tracking technologies.
• Limited coverage: Some tracking technologies need more coverage areas, especially in remote regions.
• Data management: The large volume of data generated by tracking technologies can be challenging to manage and analyze.
• Security concerns: There is a risk of unauthorized access to vessel tracking data, which can be a security concern.

How Can AI-Powered Automation Enhance Marine Traffic Surveillance?

• Predictive analytics: AI algorithms can analyze vessel traffic patterns and predict potential collisions or safety risks.
• Anomaly detection: AI can detect unusual vessel behaviour or suspicious activities, such as smuggling or piracy.
• Real-time decision-making: AI algorithms can make real-time decisions based on vessel tracking data, such as rerouting vessels to avoid congested areas or potential safety risks.
• Data management: AI-powered tools can be used to manage and analyze the large volume of data generated by vessel tracking technologies.

How Does Marine Traffic Help Industry Professionals?

Navigation: , logistics: , regulatory compliance: , how can marine traffic change the way we ship goods across the globe.

• Increased Efficiency: By providing real-time information on vessel movements, marine traffic can help optimize shipping routes, reduce delivery times, and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Improved Safety: Marine traffic can help prevent accidents at sea by providing early warnings of potential hazards and enabling timely response in case of emergencies.
• Environmental Protection: By monitoring vessel movements and enforcing environmental regulations, marine traffic can help reduce the environmental impact of shipping.
• Cost Reduction: Marine traffic can help reduce the cost of shipping by optimizing routes, reducing fuel consumption, and minimizing delays.
• Innovation: With the growing availability of marine traffic data, new technologies and innovations are emerging in the maritime industry, such as automated ships, intelligent ports, and real-time supply chain management systems.

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Marine Traffic is a global tracking and monitoring system that provides real-time information on the movements and positions of ships, boats, and other vessels on the world’s oceans, seas, and waterways.

How does Marine Traffic work?

Marine Traffic uses Automatic Identification System (AIS) technology to track and monitor vessels. AIS is a radio-based system that transmits vessel information such as its name, position, speed, and course to other ships and shore-based stations.

What kind of information can I get from Marine Traffic?

Marine Traffic provides information on vessel movements, including vessel type, speed, course, position, and destination. It also provides weather information, port information, and ship details such as owner, operator, and classification.

Can I track specific vessels on Marine Traffic?

You can track particular containers on Marine Traffic by entering the vessel’s name or IMO number into the Marine Traffic website or mobile app search bar.

Is Marine Traffic available for free?

Marine Traffic offers a free version of its service, which provides basic vessel tracking and monitoring features. However, premium versions of the service are available that offer additional features such as historical vessel tracking, custom alerts, and more detailed vessel information.

How accurate is Marine Traffic?

The accuracy of Marine Traffic depends on several factors, including the quality of the vessel’s AIS system, weather conditions, and the number of AIS receivers in the area. However, Marine Traffic uses advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques to improve the accuracy of vessel tracking and monitoring.

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Published on 25th April 2023

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MarineTraffic is a ship-tracking and maritime information service that was founded by Dimitris Lekkas in 2007. It is widely recognised as the world’s most comprehensive maritime database and the service is able to boast more than six million unique monthly users , as well as more than one million registered account holders. Essentially, the service was set up by Lekkas because he had an existing interest in computers and ship spotting and had become interested in the practical uses of AIS vessel tracking technology. Little did he know, he was about to create one of the most important transport databases in the world . The MarineTraffic service is available to use for free , although a paid version also exists, adding more advanced features. MarineTraffic makes use of AIS vessel tracking technology to record 800 million vessel locations each month, while its database also includes information on ships, such as when and where they were built.

How Does MarineTraffic Work?

The MarineTraffic service makes use of AIS tracking technology to provide information about the identification, course, speed and current location of vessels. From there, locations can be overlaid onto Google Maps , and, as a result, users can use the service to track the movements of ships and other vessels in real-time.

Additionally, some information surrounding ship locations is self-reported by those aboard. This information is then used to provide a more accurate and up-to-date live map of vessel locations.

Aside from tracking vessel positions, MarineTraffic also provides background information on vessels, such as where they were built, when they were built, their IMO (International Maritime Organisation) number, how much they weigh and even photographs of them. Much of this information is submitted voluntarily by the community members.

What is AIS Technology?

AIS stands for ‘ automatic identification system ‘ and refers to a tracking system that is used on ships and VesselFinder . Since 2004, it has been compulsory for all passenger ships of any size, and all international voyaging ships with a gross tonnage of 300 or more, to be fitted with an AIS transponder, which is able to transmit and receive AIS data.

The AIS transponder transmits GPS information , as well as a host of additional data, which is then received by AIS receiving stations. The MarineTraffic service makes use of more than 3,000 of these stations , positioned all around the world, allowing the service to track positions, identify vessels, plot courses and even monitor speed.

In many ways, the MarineTraffic AIS technology can be considered similar to the flight radar technology used by services like Flightradar24 , in order to track aircraft. In that particular case, the AIS technology is replaced by ADS-B technology, which works in a similar way and is again assisted by volunteers, with information being picked up by ADS-B receivers or receiving stations instead of AIS receivers.

Other information on the site

While the information on the site largely revolves around picking up these AIS signals for tracking purposes, background information about the vessels, photographs of ships and an abundance of other information is also added and moderated by volunteers, who make up the core of the MarineTraffic community.

Meanwhile, in addition to the automatic location tracking that is provided through the use of AIS technology, vessel positions are also often self-reported to MarineTraffic. This can help to make tracking even more accurate and is stored as historical data within the database . It can subsequently be referred to for statistical analysis, emergency response purposes, accident investigation, and even to assess the effects of weather on speed.

Who Uses MarineTraffic?

An online ship tracking service may seem like the sort of platform that would only appeal to the most dedicated ship spotters , and it may not surprise you to learn that the site’s founder, Dimitris Lekkas, places himself within this category. However, in reality, the service has a much wider audience than that.

In fact, in the years since its initial launch, MarineTraffic has grown into an important tool for both business and research purposes , while the platform is also used by governments, trade organisations and emergency services. Of course, it remains a valuable tool for maritime professionals and hobbyists as well .

The core user group includes maritime professionals, ship spotters and other hobbyists . Many of those within this group subscribe to the paid version of the service and dedicate their free time to voluntarily help the community, upload photographs and moderate content uploaded to the site.

Business and Trade

Another key use for the MarineTraffic service is related to business and trade. Its primary use here is to track the progress of cargo being shipped overseas. Furthermore, the website includes its own business directory, helping to put buyers and suppliers in contact with one another.

MarineTraffic also enjoys popularity with maritime researchers and those interested in AIS technology. Indeed, the service has set up the MarineTraffic Research Network, which is designed to assist academic institutions, research foundations and individual maritime researchers . Interested parties can even apply for special academic accounts.

Security and Emergency Services

One of the more surprising ways in which MarineTraffic is used is as a tool to assist emergency services with situational awareness and accident investigation . Moreover, the platform has also been used by some national governments for security purposes because it allows them to monitor activity in and around their coastal areas.

Other Users

Aside from the groups mentioned, MarineTraffic has also grown into an important resource for journalists and media organisations , who have used it to inform reports on ISIS and the migrant crisis. In addition, there are also casual users who may utilise MarineTraffic to track friends or family members aboard a ship or vessel.

How Do You Use MarineTraffic?

If all of this seems complicated and overly technical so far, the good news is that the actual MarineTraffic service itself is very easy to use , even for those with no technical knowledge of AIS technology whatsoever. Additionally, the core features can be accessed from a range of different platforms . The main website is, in itself, the service’s web platform and from there, users will be able to search for, identify and track vessels. However, in addition to this, two separate web apps exist. The first of these integrates with the services seen on the web platform, while the other is designed for boaters and hobbyists.

Web Platform

The main MarineTraffic web platform features a Live Map showing the positions of vessels. Users can click and drag the map to move around the globe, highlight vessels on the map to find out more information, or use the ‘+’ an ‘-‘ symbols to zoom in or out, while the left-hand side of the screen has a range of more advanced options.

At the top, the magnifying glass symbol opens up the search function, allowing users to search for either a vessel or sea port , or search for a specific map location. Meanwhile, the filter symbol allows users to filter the vessels displayed on the map based on ship type, capacity, current status and more.

Finally, the symbol showing three boats is the ‘My Fleets’ option. By accessing this menu, users have the option to create a fleet and add ships to it, making it easier to track multiple vessels at the same time.

A basic MarineTraffic account is free and can be used for an indefinite period. However, MarineTraffic is categorised as a ‘freemium’ service because a paid premium account opens up a range of extra features. Among these are the ability to create larger fleets, use custom fleet icons, access wind forecasts and view a 30-day voyage history.

Mobile Apps

Aside from the main web platform, the MarineTraffic service also has two separate mobile apps , which are available for Android and iOS devices. The first of these, MarineTraffic Ship Positions is similar to the web platform, but is more mobile-friendly than using the website on a mobile browser.

All account holders can make use of the app, including those with a basic free account, those with a paid premium account, or those with a special research or academic account, but the app itself is not free, and a small fee is required to download it. The features available within the app will depend on the account type held by the user.

Further to the main MarineTraffic mobile app the platform also has a separate mobile app, known as MarineTraffic OnCourse . This app is intended for those interested in sailing or yachting or those who are in charge of larger vessels, and provides a more advanced range of features. For example, the app allows boaters to self-report their location from within the app and easily upload photos and other information about their vessel.

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