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I use an Android App called Scanner Radio that picks up the Boatnerd scanners.

Sorry about that I was refering to audio feeds.

Guest1:

What do you mean by "feeds"? Video? Audio? AIS maps? Something else?

Like wannabfree, we use Marine Traffic on our Android devices. I believe it cost $4. They have versions for Windows phones and iPhones as well.

Boatnerd AIS can be run from you phone's browser, but I haven't really tried it.

There are other apps for Android. I tried a couple of freebies before spending the $4. I imagine that there are others for the iPhone.

Steve

I use the Marine Traffic.com app on my Samsung that allows tracking and locating all ships that are using AIS. It gives me a real-time view of the Welland Canal and basically anywhere in the world. I think it was approx. $10. but worth every penny. I say real time, but there is often a lag of a few minutes, but usually it is quite accurate. I downloaded it directly from the M/T site.
There are also a myriad of aids linked thru this site ie:
http://www.greatlakes-seaway.com/R2/jsp/R2.jsp?language=E&loc=VT00.jsp
that are very useful for knowing the approximate time all ships are arriving at all the locks. There are several other links that are very useful linked to this site and many can be used on your smart phone. It is good to try them all and you can decide what works best for your interests
Just remember to have fun.
p.s. There are many inexpensive scanning radios available that allow you to hear many of the conversations between the Seaway and Ships. The necessary frequencies are all also available on this great site.
Hope this helps you.
Dave

For the iPhone that allows one to stream feeds for the welland canal, st. Lawrence and St. Claire rivers?