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Features / Vessel dossier

The whole story behind every vessel, in one record.

AIS tells you where a ship is. The dossier tells you what it is, who runs it, and whether it is worth your time. Every vessel opens into a single, normalised record: specs, ownership, history, and a risk read, pulled from many sources into one place, so you walk into the call already knowing more than the person who owns the ship.

Identity and dimensions, normalised across every source.

IMO
MMSI
Call sign
Flag
Type
Build year
Builder
DWT
GT
LOA
Beam
Draught
Class society
Manager
Operator

How it works

01

One record, every source

Specs, engine, class, and the full ownership tree, normalised across classification societies, registries, and port-state databases, so the same field means the same thing on every ship.

02

History that shows patterns

Past port calls, dwell times, dry-dock events, casualties, and ownership changes are kept per vessel, so you can see when it is due for its next survey or yard window.

03

A risk read on top

Each dossier carries a risk score with sanctions screening on the vessel and its owner, plus dark-fleet flags, so you know at a glance whether a ship is one to win or one to keep clear of.

What’s included

  • Identity and specs: IMO, MMSI, flag, build, DWT, GT, LOA
  • Engine and classification status
  • Ownership tree: owner, manager, operator
  • Port-state inspection record
  • Dry-dock and repair history
  • Casualty and incident history
  • Risk score, sanctions and dark-fleet screening

FAQ

Common questions

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Vessel dossier | Specs, ownership, history, and risk | Vessel Hunter