Get MariTrace for free by sharing your AIS data

Contribute your receiver feed and unlock free access to our global AIS platform.

Access is provided via the MariTrace web platform. This programme does not include access to downloadable raw AIS data.

How it works

By sharing AIS data from your own terrestrial receiver, you can unlock completely free access to MariTrace — our powerful, professional-grade maritime intelligence platform.

It’s our way of saying thank you for contributing to the global AIS community.

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With your free account, you’ll enjoy:

✅ Global Coverage

Global AIS coverage — including Satellite, Terrestrial, and Roaming AIS

✅ Smart Mapping

A fully interactive live map interface with vessel filters, layers, weather overlays, and voyage history tools

✅ Seamless Access

1 user login with access anytime, anywhere

✅ Port Insights

1 month of port call history for quick insights into vessel movements

✅ Route History

1 month of vessel track history to follow routes and patterns with ease

Your Gateway In

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The MariTrace Data Sharing Programme allows organisations and individuals to contribute AIS data from their own terrestrial receivers in exchange for free access to the MariTrace platform.

Contributors receive platform access that enables live vessel visualisation, search, and recent voyage history.

To qualify, your AIS feed must maintain at least 90% uptime over the past 7 days. Certain advanced features and extended history are available via paid subscriptions.

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Fill out the form below to get started and begin enjoying your free MariTrace access today.