VesselFinder
Ship positions and port arrivals on a fast, uncluttered map, ideal for watching a delivery of your own crawl across an ocean.
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How to get the most from it
VesselFinder sits in Flight & Ship Tracking under Wander, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and calming.
About this category: Aircraft, cargo ships, trains and satellites moving live on a map. Startling the first time you realise how much is in the air at once.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Getting something practical done
- Winding down when your head is busy
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
VesselFinder: quick answers
Is VesselFinder free?
Yes. VesselFinder is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use VesselFinder?
No. You can use VesselFinder without signing up for anything.
Does VesselFinder work on a phone?
Yes. VesselFinder works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is VesselFinder safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does VesselFinder take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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