AIS-Catcher

AIS-Catcher is free and open-source software that turns an inexpensive Software Defined Radio (SDR) into a complete AIS receiver: receive and visualize ship traffic on a live map, and share the data over the network or with the community. The source code is available on GitHub under the GPLv3 license.

Get Started What do I need? What is AIS?

Disclaimer

AIS-Catcher is intended for hobbyist and research projects only. It is NOT approved for use in navigation or safety-of-life applications. Read the full disclaimer.

Resources

• Quick Start Guide: From zero to a running station in six steps — install, then finalize the configuration in the browser.
• Complete User Guide: Detailed instructions and feature walkthroughs.
• Community and Support: Join the AIS-Catcher community at aiscatcher.org to track your station's performance, share insights and get help.
• AIS Basics: An introduction to the Automatic Identification System.
• Features: A complete overview of AIS-catcher's capabilities.
• FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions.
• References: Links to additional resources and documentation.