PortTracker.co — Maritime Intelligence Platform
PortTracker is a comprehensive AIS vessel tracking and port analytics platform, purpose-built for the Port of Hamburg. From real-time vessel monitoring to tugboat scheduling optimization, it delivers actionable intelligence for port authorities, tug operators, and terminal managers.
Core Features
Real-Time AIS Tracking
Live vessel positions on 2D and 3D maps powered by Mapbox and CesiumJS. Multi-source AIS ingestion from Navisense SDR receivers, satellite feeds, and terrestrial networks with sub-second latency.
Arrival & Departure Forecasting
Predictive ETA/ETD calculations using AIS trajectory analysis and machine learning. Automated port event detection — arrival, berthing, unberthing, and departure — with historical accuracy tracking.
Tugboat Scheduling & Optimization
Automated tug-to-vessel assignment using Linear Programming (GNU MathProg/GLPK). Bollard-pull matching, travel-time matrices from historical AIS tracks, and conflict-free scheduling across all port jobs.
Eco Scoring & Light Sailing Analysis
Environmental performance scoring for every tugboat in the fleet. Light sailing speed analysis identifies fuel waste from excessive transit speeds — actionable data for fleet managers to cut fuel costs and emissions.
Emissions Dashboard
Port-wide CO₂, NOx, SOx, and PM emissions monitoring. Per-vessel, per-berth, and fleet-level breakdowns. Supports IMO CII compliance tracking and environmental reporting obligations.
Daily Log Book & Vessel Reports
Complete daily arrival and departure records with berth assignments, service vessel activity, and turnaround time analytics. Sharable reports for port stakeholders.
Vessel Replay
Historical vessel movement playback for incident analysis, operational review, and training. Frame-by-frame AIS track reconstruction with speed, heading, and draft overlays.
3D Live View
Immersive 3D visualization of port activity using CesiumJS globe rendering. Real-time vessel models positioned from AIS data — ideal for control rooms and public displays.
Tugboat Optimization — Deep Dive
Our tugboat module goes beyond simple assignment. It's a full optimization suite built on proven mathematical methods:
| Capability | Description |
|---|---|
| LP-Based Scheduling | Automated tug assignment using Linear Programming. Minimizes total transit time while respecting bollard-pull requirements and vessel draft constraints. |
| Travel-Time Matrix | Historical AIS-mined travel times between all berths, sea meeting points, and tug resting areas. 25th-percentile observed leg times with geographic fallback for unobserved pairs. |
| Eco Scoring | Per-tug environmental performance metrics. Composite score based on fuel efficiency, light sailing behavior, and emissions intensity per job. |
| Light Sailing Reports | Speed distribution analysis of tugs during transit (not under tow). Identifies habitual over-speeding — the #1 source of avoidable fuel waste in tug fleets. |
| Fuel Waste Detection | Quantifies excess fuel consumption from speed deviations vs. optimal transit profiles. Provides per-vessel and fleet-level waste estimates in litres and tonnes CO₂. |
Who It's For
| Audience | Key Benefits |
|---|---|
| Port Authorities | Berth planning, vessel traffic monitoring, tug scheduling, emissions compliance reporting. |
| Tug Operators | Fleet eco scoring, light sailing analysis, fuel waste reports, automated scheduling. |
| Terminal Operators | Predictive ETAs, berth turnaround analytics, daily log book automation. |
| Ship Owners & Agents | Fleet tracking, voyage replay, performance monitoring, noon reporting. |
Integration with Navisense Hardware
Navisense SDR AIS Receivers are pre-configured to stream data directly to PortTracker. Once your hardware is installed, data appears instantly in your private PortTracker tenant — merging local high-fidelity receiver data with global satellite AIS feeds.
The PortTracker AIS Catcher App extends this to any Android device with an RTL-SDR dongle, turning smartphones and tablets into portable AIS receivers that feed directly into the PortTracker ecosystem.
Try PortTracker
Free demo access to the Port of Hamburg. No registration required for public views.