Real-Time Crude Oil Tanker Tracking with Predictive ETA & Oil-on-Water Intelligence
Track every VLCC, Suezmax, and Aframax in real time with AI-powered predictive ETAs, terminal congestion signals, and accurate laden/ballast detection—so you can make faster trading and chartering decisions with confidence.
Track Any Crude Oil Tanker in Real-Time
Enter a Master Bill of Lading, IMO, or Vessel Name to get instant location and ETA data.
Why Standard Crude Oil Tanker Tracking Fails
In the high-stakes energy market, basic ping tracking isn't enough. Delayed data leads to flawed analysis and costly decisions. Our platform replaces unreliable information with precise, predictive tools designed specifically for the nuances of crude oil shipping.
Track the Global Crude Oil Fleet with Precision
Monitor over 2,200 active crude oil tankers—including VLCCs, Suezmax, and Aframax vessels—with hyper-accurate, real-time AIS tracking, historical port call data, and complete draft status to determine laden/ballast states.
IMO 9876543 (SEAWAYS KINETIC)
Status: Under Way (Laden)
Destination: LOOP Terminal (US)
Your Crude Oil Tracking Data, Your Way
Whether you need a ready-to-use platform or a powerful vessel tracking API to feed your own quantitative models, we have you covered.
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VLCC Crude Oil Tanker - 300,000 DWT
IMO: 9876543 | Call Sign: A8TE7
Ras Tanura (SART) -> LOOP (US)
ATD: 2026/03/10 11:21
PTA: 2026/04/18 09:15
AIS Info
2m ago (2026/04/10 04:23)
Navigation: Under way using engine
Draft Status: Laden (21.5m)
Powerful & Flexible API
Integrate our market-leading crude oil shipping data directly into your own trading models, dashboards, and enterprise logistics systems.
View API Documentation{
"vesselName": "SEAWAYS KINETIC",
"imo": "9876543",
"vesselType": "CRUDE_OIL_TANKER",
"vesselClass": "VLCC",
"dwt": 300000,
"ais": {
"timestamp": "2026-04-10T04:23:00Z",
"latitude": 24.4716,
"longitude": -56.3246,
"speedKnots": 14.2,
"draft": 21.5,
"status": "UNDER_WAY_USING_ENGINE"
},
"voyage": {
"originPort": "SART",
"destinationPort": "USLOOP",
"atd": "2026-03-10T11:21:00Z",
"eta": "2026-04-18T18:00:00Z",
"predictedETA": "2026-04-18T09:15:00Z",
"ladenStatus": "LADEN"
}
}What is Crude Oil Tanker Tracking?
Crude oil tankers, including VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carriers), Suezmax, and Aframax vessels, are the lifeblood of the global energy supply chain. Moving millions of barrels of unrefined crude across oceans, these immense vessels govern the macroeconomic flow of energy.
Effective crude oil tanker tracking combines real-time AIS data with draft analysis, predictive ETAs, and terminal congestion history to provide a true picture of market movements. This is the intelligence that allows commodities traders and charterers to anticipate shifts in supply, calculate tonnage, and secure a competitive advantage in the volatile energy market.
A Complete Maritime Visibility Solution
Go beyond a single vessel type. Our platform provides deep, real-time visibility across the entire global energy and cargo fleet.
Crude Oil Tracking
Monitor VLCCs, Suezmax, and Aframax vessels for accurate global oil supply forecasting.
LNG Carrier Tracking
Optimize chartering and trading with predictive analytics for the entire global LNG fleet.
Container Vessel Tracking
Gain SKU-level visibility and reduce D&D fees with the most accurate container data.
Bulk Carrier Tracking
Track movements of raw materials and commodities to forecast supply and demand.
General Cargo Tracking
Monitor multi-purpose vessels and breakbulk shipments for project cargo logistics.
Product Tanker Tracking
Track MR, LR1, and LR2 vessels transporting refined petroleum products globally.
Chemical Tanker Tracking
Specialized tracking for specialized fleets moving sensitive petrochemicals.
LPG Carrier Tracking
Gain an edge with tracking for the global Liquefied Petroleum Gas fleet.
See the Difference Accuracy Makes.
Let our data experts provide a personalized demo focused on the crude oil trade routes and vessels that matter most to you. See firsthand how our platform can sharpen your competitive edge.
Frequently Asked Questions on Crude Oil Vessel Tracking
How does your crude oil data accuracy compare to legacy providers?
Our clients consistently report higher accuracy, particularly in our laden/ballast detection and predictive terminal ETAs. We achieve this by leveraging a wider range of terrestrial and satellite AIS sources alongside advanced machine learning models tuned for tanker routing and draft analysis.
Can we track specific crude oil tanker classes like VLCCs and Suezmax?
Yes. Our platform allows you to filter the global fleet by vessel type and sub-class, meaning you can isolate only VLCCs, Suezmax, Aframax, or Panamax tankers instantly, allowing for highly targeted supply analysis.
How is the data delivered?
We offer flexible delivery options to suit your trading workflow. You can integrate our full dataset into your own proprietary models via our robust, well-documented API, or you can access the intelligence through our ready-to-use web platform.
Can you accurately determine if a tanker is laden or in ballast?
Yes. By analyzing a vessel's real-time AIS draft data against its maximum summer draft, combined with speed and terminal departure patterns, our algorithms determine with high confidence whether a crude oil tanker is laden (carrying cargo) or in ballast (empty). This is essential for calculating actual oil on the water.
What are the primary global crude oil trade routes covered?
Our platform covers all major global crude flows. This includes the dominant routes from the Arabian Gulf (AG) to Asia and the West, US Gulf Coast exports to Europe and Asia, West Africa (WAF) to China and India, and North Sea movements. You get deep visibility into vessel traffic on every critical artery.
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