| Vessel | Owner / BB Charterer | Operator | MMSI | Built | Flag | Region | Tier | Note |
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1. AISStream.io - Real-Time AIS
Real-timeFreeWebSocket
Terrestrial AIS from shore stations. Updates every 3–180 seconds per vessel depending on speed/status. Global coastal coverage.
aisstream.io
2. Copernicus Sentinel-1 SAR - Satellite Radar
Every 1-3 daysFreeAll-weather
C-band SAR. Detects ALL vessels >25m regardless of AIS - works day/night, through clouds. Free from Copernicus Data Space.
dataspace.copernicus.eu
3. VIIRS Boat Detection - Nighttime Satellite
NightlyFreeInfrared
NOAA satellite detecting vessel deck lights at night. Two passes nightly (Suomi NPP + NOAA-20).
eogdata.mines.edu/products/vbd
4. Global Fishing Watch API - Vessel Identity
HistoricalFreeNo auth
Aggregated AIS + satellite detections. Vessel identity, port visits, encounters.
globalfishingwatch.org/our-apis
5. AIS-Catcher - DIY Hardware
Real-time~$30Local VHF
SDR-based AIS receiver. RTL-SDR dongle + VHF antenna gives ~50–100nm reception range.
github.com/jvde-github/AIS-catcher