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Vessel Tracking System<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
View real\u2011time vessel positions, track transits, set alerts, replay movements, and integrate additional safety information such as weather and navigational resources.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

MXAK's Vessel Tracking System<\/strong> is one of the most extensive maritime monitoring networks in the world, designed to support safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations across Alaska\u2019s vast and challenging waters. Built to address the unique risks of remote geography, extreme weather, and limited response infrastructure, the system provides critical maritime domain awareness for mariners, ports, regulators, and response agencies.<\/p>\n\n

By incorporating Automatic Identification System (AIS) data gathered from a vast\u00a0 network of over 150 terrestrial AIS receiving stations<\/strong>, and satellite coverage, millions of vessel position reports are collected and made available to members each day. Access to vessel tracking information is provided through PACTRACS<\/strong>, MXAK\u2019s secure, web\u2011based display system. PACTRACS allows authorized users to view real\u2011time vessel positions, track transits, set alerts, replay historical movements, and integrate additional safety information such as weather and navigational resources. The system supports both day\u2011to\u2011day operational planning and long\u2011term analysis to reduce risk and prevent marine casualties.<\/div>\n


\nKey features include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n