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.
1. Getting Started & Core Navigation
1. Getting Started & Core Navigation
Master the essential tools for searching, tracking, and setting up your workspace.
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?
Need assistance uploading your fleet list or configuring team-wide alert profiles? Start a conversation with us via the Messenger or contact our support team at [email protected].