Real time ship movements on the iPad!
Free version provides only periodic updates. The full Ship Finder HD app is real time.

Want to know what ships are in the harbor? Live by the sea and want information on the boats going by? Or maybe you are just interested in shipping, ports and vessels around the world? Ship Finder HD will do this and more!

Many maritime professionals already use our Ship Finder iPhone app too.

See our online coverage map as www.pinkfroot.com for the latest data feeds from across the globe.

If you want us to add your own AIS data feed just let us know and we'll try to integrate it.

Notable new feeds include:
USA - California, Eastern Seaboard, NYC
Worldwide - UAE, St Petersburg, Keelung, Tokyo, Tianjin, Malta

Ship Finder HD is a great app that provides real time information on ships across the globe. It’s easy to use and is fully integrated into Google Maps. It’s easy to switch between map views and details and even pulls in photos of most ships.

With real time data feeds from ports and seaways across the world Ship Finder HD is great for the recreational sailor or maritime professional as well as the serious vessel tracking enthusiast.

Ship Finder HD works by picking up AIS feeds used by all vessels to transmit their name, position, destination and lots more.
It’s fascinating and great fun to see what’s going on!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Ship Finder and Ship Finder HD?
Ship Finder 2 is an enhanced iPad version of Ship Finder - our original iPhone App. Ship Finder HD is built on a whole new technology platform and includes a global map and search capabilities.

Why has the data feed for my area stopped working?
Sometimes feeds are turned off or not available. pinkfroot have no control over the internet feeds used by the application. (Where possible we use feeds from more than one source).

Can I use Ship Finder HD for navigational purposes?
Definitely not. Like all AIS internet feeds Ship Finder HD must not be used for navigational purposes.

Do I need to physically be in a chosen location to see the ship data?
No, you can view the ship data regardless of your physical location and can switch between the feeds we have included.

Why do I get the odd spurious image?
We use Google image search so returned data cannot be guaranteed.

Disclaimer: Ship Finder HD is provided as a tool to view shared AIS data and internet facing Shipplotter data that is shared by shipplotter owners via the Shiplotter internet sharing function. Shipplotter does not endorse, nor is it affiliated in any way with Ship Finder HD or the owners of the application.