If anyone would like to share AIS data,please check with
http://www.fleetmon.com/products/ais_partner What is AIS? Just a google or visit
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_Identification_SystemLot of amateur radio operators do share with some web sites and everyone is welcomed.
You can find more about shipplotter software at
http://www.coaa.co.uk/shipplotter.htm or if you prefer to use your sound card please visit
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aismon/You can use your VHF radio/scanner and tune on 161.975 and 162.025 Mhz and try it if you live near shore or busy river.
Shipplotter group can be found at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shipplotter/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1Some hams even use it for VHF tropo indicator like those from Australia .You can vist and join if you visit
http://www.vklogger.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=10161 
