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Platform Walkthroughs & Workflow Guides

Written by Anna Hajda

Welcome to the MarineTraffic Walkthrough Hub. Whether you are onboarding for the first time or looking to master advanced workflows, explore our curated on-demand video sessions below.
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​1. Getting Started & Core Navigation

1. Getting Started & Core Navigation

Master the essential tools for searching, tracking, and setting up your workspace.
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​Platform Essentials: Live Map, Port Profiles & Notifications

  • Best For: New Users, Vessel Operators, Logistics Coordinators

  • Key Workflows Covered:

    • Navigating the Live Map interface and applying layer filters

    • Inspecting vessel particulars and port detail pages

    • Creating real-time notifications for arrivals, departures, and speed changes

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The Explore Tool: Vessel & Port Database Search

  • Best For: Commercial Operators, Market Researchers, Chartering Analysts

  • Key Workflows Covered:

    • Filtering global vessel registries by type, flag, deadweight, and commercial status

    • Searching port infrastructure, berths, and terminal capabilities

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2. Fleet Operations & Voyage Monitoring

Embed MarineTraffic into your morning operational routine and charter audits.

Fleet Manager Daily Workflow: Morning Routine & Playback

  • Best For: Fleet Managers, Operations Teams, Superintendents

  • Key Workflows Covered:

    • Creating and organizing custom fleets and color-coded labels

    • Reading vessel positions and operational status on the Fleet Dashboard

    • Using route Playback to replay historical voyages and verify charter-party compliance

    • Generating automated Post-Voyage Reports

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Fleet Dashboard & Performance Management Deep Dive

  • Best For: Technical Superintendents, Operations Planners

  • Key Workflows Covered:

    • Setting up customized alert profiles across fleet groups

    • Reviewing historical port calls and turn-around times

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3. Port Intelligence & Area Monitoring

Track terminal congestion, berth bottlenecks, and custom geographical zones.Custom Areas & Proactive Zone Monitoring

  • Best For: Port Agents, Demurrage & Claims Analysts, Offshore Operators

  • Key Workflows Covered:

    • Drawing polygons and Custom Areas around ports, anchorages, EEZs, and shipping lanes

    • Setting automated alerts when vessels enter, exit, or loiter in designated zones

    • Auditing historical vessel density and movements within sensitive operational areas

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Port Congestion, Berth Calls & Delay Detection

  • Best For: Demurrage Specialists, Logistics Planners, Supply Chain Leads

  • Key Workflows Covered:

    • Viewing live port activity, arrival queues, and departure boards

    • Tracking berth duration and calculating port congestion to anticipate supply chain delays

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4. Counterparty Risk & Compliance Screening

Protect your operations with maritime sanctions screening and dark activity detection.MarineTraffic Compliance Workspace & Sanctions Screening

  • Best For: Compliance Officers, Trade Risk Analysts, Legal Teams

  • Key Workflows Covered:

    • Screening vessel ownership structures, flags of convenience, and registered owners

    • Detecting AIS manipulation, dark vessel activity, and ship-to-ship (STS) transfers

    • Generating compliance audit trails for trade finance and sanction documentation

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Need personalized support?

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