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AIS-powered vessel tracking

Track a vessel by ship name

Enter the vessel name to view its search result and latest reported position on VesselFinder. IMO and MMSI are also supported.

Results open on the official VesselFinder website in a new tab.
Shipment trackingBL, container and shipment events in Farvahar tracking
Vessel trackingApproximate vessel position based on the latest AIS signal on VesselFinder

AIS data may be delayed or have limited coverage and must not be used for navigation. Tracking source: VesselFinder.

How to track a vessel by name

Use the search above to look up a ship on VesselFinder. Enter the English vessel name shown on your booking confirmation or bill of lading. If several results have the same name, compare the vessel identifiers with your shipping documents before choosing a result. You can also search with an IMO or MMSI number.

Read the latest report, not just the map

AIS reports can include vessel identity, position, course and speed. Check the time of the latest position report before using it to discuss your shipment. A marker on the map does not by itself confirm that your container is aboard that vessel.

Coverage and available features vary. If a ship is outside the service’s coverage, the displayed position may be its last received report. VesselFinder provides different access levels for terrestrial and satellite information; this Farvahar search form does not include a paid subscription.

Vessel tracking versus shipment tracking

Vessel tracking helps you locate the ship. For the status of your own cargo, keep your bill of lading, container number and booking reference available when contacting the operations team. Loading, discharge, customs clearance and final delivery are separate milestones; a vessel’s arrival alone does not establish that your cargo is ready for collection.

Before contacting the operations team

  • Check the vessel name and voyage number against the latest carrier confirmation.
  • Note the timestamp of the position report and the port you are asking about.
  • Have your shipment reference ready so the team can identify the relevant booking.

Frequently asked questions

Why can I not find my vessel?

Check the spelling and try the IMO or MMSI identifier shown in your records. A missing or old position is not, by itself, proof of a delay to your shipment.

Does ETA mean my goods are ready for delivery?

No. Treat estimated arrival as planning information and ask the operations team to confirm the applicable cargo milestones before arranging collection.

Do I need a Farvahar account to use this search?

No account is needed for this form. Search results open on VesselFinder, whose features and access conditions apply. AIS information may be incomplete or delayed and must not be used for navigation.

Contact Farvahar about your shipment

Data source: VesselFinder. See VesselFinder coverage and access options and the US Coast Guard explanation of AIS.