BoatNerd
Great Lakes Ship Tracker
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Follow vessel traffic in real time with AIS Tracking, ETA Predictions, Nautical Charts, Vessel Passage logs, My Fleet lists and blow a salute with vessel whistle feature.
Track vessel traffic across the Great Lakes and beyond with the BoatNerd App.
BoatNerd brings live AIS vessel tracking to your iPhone and iPad, making it easy for ship enthusiasts, photographers, maritime professionals, and waterfront observers to follow freighters, tankers, tugboats, passenger vessels, and more in real time.
Whether you're watching from shore, planning a photography outing, or simply curious about maritime traffic, BoatNerd provides a fast and intuitive way to track vessels and stay connected to activity on the water.
Features:
• Live AIS vessel tracking and interactive maps
• Real-time vessel positions, speed, course, and destination information
• Detailed vessel profiles and navigation information
• Search for specific vessels by name
• ETA waypoint tools to estimate when a vessel will reach a selected location
• Vessel Passage Section that shows past and future passages
• Free US and Canadian Nautical Chart Layers
• Free layers showing weather, buoys, weather ops and more
• View traffic throughout the Great Lakes and other AIS-covered waterways
• Easy-to-use interface optimized for mobile devices
• Frequent updates powered by AIS data sources
•… And because we are BoatNerds, a section where you can blow vessel salutes from your phone
Perfect for:
• Ship watchers and maritime enthusiasts
• Great Lakes fans and waterfront communities
• Marine photographers
• Boaters and recreational mariners
• Anyone interested in vessel traffic and maritime operations
Download BoatNerd and stay connected to the vessels you love to follow—wherever they are on the water.
Note: Vessel tracking depends on AIS signal availability and coverage. Some areas may have limited or delayed data.
The developer, Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping Online Inc, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping Online Inc
- Size
- 46.6 MB
- Category
- Navigation
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Great Lakes & Seaway Shipping Online, Inc.