Live AIS Ship Map
Real-time vessel positions across the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf approaches and Gulf of Oman. Auto-refreshes every 45 seconds.
Track a Vessel
Search live traffic by ship name, IMO number, MMSI, call sign, destination or flag state.
Live Strait Statistics
A real-time snapshot of vessel activity in the Strait of Hormuz, updated automatically with each AIS refresh.
Transit Analytics
Traffic volumes, average vessel speed and density trends through the strait's shipping lanes.
Vessel Transits
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Average Speed & Density
Latest Maritime News
CuratedShipping, oil transportation and maritime-security headlines from the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf.
Oil & Gas Markets
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Maritime Weather
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Emergency Alerts & Advisories
Route disruptions, port status, weather warnings and maritime security advisories affecting Hormuz transits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything about the Strait of Hormuz, AIS tracking and live marine traffic.
About the Strait of Hormuz Live Tracker
The Strait of Hormuz Live Tracker is a free live ship map and vessel tracking tool focused on the world's busiest oil chokepoint. Using public AIS (Automatic Identification System) data, it plots oil tankers, LNG and LPG carriers, container ships, bulk carriers and other marine traffic moving between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman in near real time.
Why track marine traffic in Hormuz?
Roughly one fifth of the world's petroleum liquids and a comparable share of global LNG trade pass through this 21-nautical-mile-wide strait. Analysts, journalists, traders and shipping professionals use Hormuz AIS tracking to monitor tanker flows, transit disruptions, waiting fleets off Fujairah, and security incidents in the Persian Gulf region.
How this live ship tracker works
Vessels broadcast their identity, position, speed and course over VHF radio. Terrestrial receivers and satellites collect these AIS messages, which power the live vessel markers, movement trails, transit statistics and analytics on this page. Data may be delayed and should never be used for navigation.