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

✅ Seamless Access

1 user login with access anytime, anywhere

✅ EEZs

Contextualise vessel positions with Exclusive Economic Zones overlays

✅ Live Positions

No artificial delays appended to any AIS data

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Any organisation or individual operating their own terrestrial AIS receiver. You share your receiver feed with MariTrace and get free access to the platform in return.

  • One user login to the MariTrace web platform with global AIS coverage (satellite, terrestrial and roaming), a live interactive map with vessel filters, vessel search, recent voyage history, EEZ overlays and live positions with no artificial delay.

  • Your AIS feed must maintain at least 90% uptime over the past 7 days.

  • No. Access is provided through the MariTrace web platform only. Downloadable raw AIS data is not part of the programme.

  • Certain advanced features and extended history are available through paid subscriptions.

  • Fill in the form on this page. We will review your feed and set up your access.

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