Maritime glossary

An A–Z index of the AIS, vessel and voyage terms used across ShipFinder. Select any term for a full explanation.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

AIS (Automatic Identification System)

C

COG (Course Over Ground)

D

Draught (Draft)

E

ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)

I

IMO (International Maritime Organization) IMO Number (International Maritime Organization Ship Identification Number)

M

MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity)

S

Satellite AIS SOG (Speed Over Ground)

T

Terrestrial AIS