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Is there an API or Web Service that can be used to read AIS data? Most links I read starting at Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_Identification_System) say that AIS data is freely available but I'm having a hard time finding a provider of the data. A C# example or language agnostic web service would be helpful.
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A great source of free (historical) AIS data is NOAA office for coastal management. They publish historical AIS data making it accessible through easy-to-download csv files published on an FTP site.
To access all AIS data, the user must complete a registration form specifying, among other things, the reason for access. These data are mainly shared with public authorities and ports, but others can also apply for access. The reason for accessing the data will determine whether access is granted.
Marine Traffic publishes API to track ships and ports activity. It is a paid service, with a pay-per-use pricing.
Building a project map for a clients website. Basically a world map based on the google maps api with pin's where they did their projects and if you click on a pin you get additional information about the project.
Most were just static addresses which was ok, but they did 6 project's on luxury yachts. So had the idea to base this marker on the current position of the yacht. Came across this service, they have a nice API for it.
https://www.marinetraffic.com
The down side to this, it's a bit pricey. Cheapest option, checking daily position of 1 ship -> € 5,- a month. So this would be € 30,- a month for a relative useless but awesome feature.
Cheaper alternative's are welcome.
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