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Port Alta

Multiple ports share this name. Other same-name ports: ALTA #5165 (Unknown country); Alta #79130 (Norway); Alta #87472 (Sweden).

Where is the Port?
ALTA is located near the monitored sea lanes. The official UN/LOCODE of this port is USAJL.

How many vessels are in Alta port?
There are currently 0 vessels in port and 0 vessels recently departed.

Port map updates in near real-time from AIS snapshots and route transitions. Use the vessel-type filters and names toggle in the map control.


Most frequent incoming origins

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Most frequent outgoing destinations

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You can see routes between ports on port-to-port analytics.


Recent vessel arrivals at the port

Latest available transitions/port-call records (UTC). Total: 0
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Recent vessel departures from the port

Latest available transitions/port-call records (UTC). Total: 0
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Shipping companies (lines) whose ships most often called at the port Alta:

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Port summary

Port congestion score

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Vessel type distribution for the last 3 months:

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Most frequent incoming origins

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Vessels currently in port

Detected by latest AIS in the extended port area, latest 72 hours (deduplicated by vessel).

No vessels detected in port area in the last 72 hours.

Expected arrivals

Forecast from transitions and inferred destination signals.

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Port in news

Mentions from Topos news feed and spotlights.

Ships can have a perfectly stable position and still be wrong
reddit:r/Nautical · 2026-04-10 09:37:13
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Ships can have a perfectly stable position and still be wrong
people_culture · 2026-04-10 09:37:13
submitted by /u/SaltAndChart [link] [comments]
(2048 x 1278) CV-67 USS John F Kennedy in Malta's waters in 2004.
reddit:r/Warships · 2026-04-04 07:45:12
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(2048 x 1278) CV-67 USS John F Kennedy in Malta's waters in 2004.
people_culture · 2026-04-04 07:45:12
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First Western European Vessel Transits Hormuz Since War Began
route_disruption · 2026-04-03 16:30:00
A container ship owned by French shipping giant CMA CGM, has just transited the Strait of Hormuz in what appears to be the first vessel linked to Western Europe to have successfully braved the critical chokepoint since the war in the Middle East began. The Malta-flagged CMA CG...
Port congestion shock: Gibraltar
ports_congestion · 2026-04-02 22:00:00
Internal snapshot model detected a congestion shock at Gibraltar.
Libya Confirms ‘Arctic Metagaz’ Salvage Has Failed and Vessel Out of Control at Sea Near Malta SAR Zone
gCaptain · 2026-04-02 11:32:32
The liquefied natural gas carrier Arctic Metagaz is “completely out of control at sea” in the Mediterranean after a towing attempt collapsed at around 0400 local time on April 2 due to severe weather, according to an urgent notice issued by Libya’s Ports and Maritime Transport Authority. 
Libya Confirms ‘Arctic Metagaz’ Salvage Has Failed and Vessel Out of Control at Sea Near Malta SAR Zone
ports_congestion · 2026-04-02 11:32:32
The liquefied natural gas carrier Arctic Metagaz is “completely out of control at sea” in the Mediterranean after a towing attempt collapsed at around 0400 local time on April 2 due to severe weather, according to an urgent notice issued by Libya’s Ports and Maritime Transport...
First Malta-Italy interconnector back in service after works on second link demanded shutdown
people_culture · 2026-04-02 09:57:23
The first interconnector between Italy and Malta has returned to operation after it was […] The post First Malta-Italy interconnector back in service after works on second link demanded shutdown appeared first on Offshore Energy.
First Malta-Italy interconnector back in service after works on second link demanded shut-down
people_culture · 2026-04-02 09:57:23
The first interconnector between Italy and Malta has returned to operation after it was […] The post First Malta-Italy interconnector back in service after works on second link demanded shut-down appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Port congestion shock: Gibraltar
ports_congestion · 2026-04-01 22:00:00
Internal snapshot model detected a congestion shock at Gibraltar.
Libya Abandons ‘Arctic Metagaz’ Salvage At Edge of Malta SAR Zone
freight_commodity_indices · 2026-04-01 16:39:36
Libyan authorities have effectively halted efforts to secure the stricken LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz, towing the vessel far offshore and leaving it adrift near the edge of Malta’s search and rescue (SAR) zone, according to maritime tracking data, regional media and OSINT report...
Libya Abandons ‘Arctic Metagaz’ Salvage At Edge of Malta SAR Zone
gCaptain · 2026-04-01 16:39:36
Libyan authorities have effectively halted efforts to secure the stricken LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz, towing the vessel far offshore and leaving it adrift near the edge of Malta’s search and rescue (SAR) zone, according to maritime tracking data, regional media and OSINT reporting.
Libya Abandons ‘Arctic Metagaz’ Salvage At Edge of Malta SAR Zone
ports_congestion · 2026-04-01 16:39:36
Libyan authorities have effectively halted efforts to secure the stricken LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz, towing the vessel far offshore and leaving it adrift near the edge of Malta’s search and rescue (SAR) zone, according to maritime tracking data, regional media and OSINT report...
Malta’s Polidano steps into shipping with Damen order
Splash247 · 2026-03-31 12:30:00
Malta’s Polidano Group is stepping further into shipping, placing an order for two small cargo vessels at Dutch builder Damen Shipyards. The construction-focused group has signed for two 3,850 dwt combi freighters, marking a shift towards expanding its in-house logistics capacity. The vessels, to be named Denise P and Julia P, will mainly be used …
Malta’s Polidano steps into shipping with Damen order
freight_commodity_indices · 2026-03-31 12:30:00
Malta’s Polidano Group is stepping further into shipping, placing an order for two small cargo vessels at Dutch builder Damen Shipyards. The construction-focused group has signed for two 3,850 dwt combi freighters, marking a shift towards expanding its in-house logistics capac...
Malta opens call to probe renewable energy import from North Africa
ports_congestion · 2026-03-31 07:18:47
Malta’s fully government-owned company Interconnect Malta (ICM) has launched a preliminary market consultation (PMC) […] The post Malta opens call to probe renewable energy import from North Africa appeared first on Offshore Energy.
Port congestion shock: Gibraltar
ports_congestion · 2026-03-31 02:00:00
Internal snapshot model detected a congestion shock at Gibraltar.
Damen Signs Contract to Deliver Combi Freighters (CF) 3850 to the Polidano Group
freight_commodity_indices · 2026-03-30 19:51:59
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with the Polidano Group for the delivery of two Combi Freighters (CF) 3850. The Malta-based company will use the vessels primarily for the transport of aggregates for its construction business. The…
Report: Fatal Accident Highlights Ongoing RoRo Safety Issue
ports_congestion · 2026-03-29 21:22:27
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its report into the death of a crew member on board the roro Laureline at Purfleet, England, on July 13, 2024.A crew member on board the Malta-flagged Laureline was fatally injured…
My theory: sanctioned tanker clustering off Iberia and Gibraltar shows where Iran-war shipping disruption is being monetised
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-03-28 23:32:21
My theory is that this is where people are making money from the disruption. If Iran-war risk and sanctions are forcing parts of the oil trade onto longer, less direct routes, then costs rise across the board: voyage time, fuel burn, insurance, compliance, and delivery uncertainty. That tightens available tanker supply and pushes up the value of clean, reliable shipping. So this cluster of sanctioned tankers around P
My theory: sanctioned tanker clustering off Iberia and Gibraltar shows where Iran-war shipping disruption is being monetised
route_disruption · 2026-03-28 23:32:21
My theory is that this is where people are making money from the disruption. If Iran-war risk and sanctions are forcing parts of the oil trade onto longer, less direct routes, then costs rise across the board: voyage time, fuel burn, insurance, compliance, and delivery uncerta...
Port congestion shock: Gibraltar
ports_congestion · 2026-03-28 21:00:00
Internal snapshot model detected a congestion shock at Gibraltar.
PortSide Stories: Algeciras
route_disruption · 2026-03-28 11:30:28
PortSide Stories: Algeciras The Gatekeeper of the Strait The Port of Algeciras stands at one of the most strategic maritime locations in the world. It sits directly on the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. Ships pass through this narrow corridor ...
Port congestion shock: Gibraltar
ports_congestion · 2026-03-25 13:00:00
Internal snapshot model detected a congestion shock at Gibraltar.
Port congestion shock: Gibraltar
ports_congestion · 2026-03-22 21:00:00
Internal snapshot model detected a congestion shock at Gibraltar.
Russian gas tanker drifting in the Mediterranean may explode, threatening environmental disaster
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-03-19 18:00:57
A Russian ship damaged by explosions has been drifting uncontrollably in the Mediterranean Sea for a fortnight, remaining a potential source of a major environmental accident. Rescuers and environmentalists warn: the situation off the coast of Malta is rapidly becoming more complicated. The Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz, damaged by a series of explosions, has ...
‘Arctic Metagaz’ LNG Tanker Still Afloat, Malta Warns Ships to Keep Clear
gCaptain · 2026-03-11 09:15:16
Malta's transport authority confirmed on Tuesday that the LNG tanker Arctic Metagaz is drifting in the Mediterranean, contradicting earlier reports from Libya that the vessel had sunk following the March 3 explosion southeast of the island.
‘Arctic Metagaz’ Sinks Off Libya After Blast; Moscow Blames Ukrainian Drone Attack
gCaptain · 2026-03-04 19:00:00
An LNG carrier central to Russia’s sanctioned Arctic gas trade was rocked by an explosion around 4 a.m. on March 3 roughly 150 nautical miles southeast of Malta, in an incident Moscow said was a Ukrainian attack and that could ripple through the Kremlin’s fragile LNG shadow fleet logistics network.
Malta-flagged container ship hit in Strait of Hormuz
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-03-04 18:00:55
A Malta-flagged container ship was struck by a projectile believed to be a missile off the coast of Oman while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. The Safeen Prestige issued an emergency call and contacted Maltese authorities to report being hit by a missile at around 1pm Malta-time. The 13-year-old ship was sailing through ...
Russian LNG tanker catches fire and sinks off the coast of Libya
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-03-04 18:00:49
Libyan authorities said on Wednesday that the “Arctic Metagaz” tanker had sunk in the Mediterranean Sea between their coast and nearby Malta. A Russian LNG tanker caught fire off the coast of Libya, with all 30 crew members on board the vessel unharmed and rescued, Moscow said. The Libyan port authority said the carrier sunk ...
Malta-flagged container ship hit by projectile in Hormuz, vessel abandoned, sources say
reddit:r/worldnews · 2026-03-04 17:35:08
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Moscow Alleges Ukrainian Drone Boat Attack on LNG Carrier ‘Arctic Metagaz’
gCaptain · 2026-03-04 09:27:00
An LNG carrier central to Russia’s sanctioned Arctic gas trade was rocked by an explosion around 4 a.m. on March 3 roughly 150 nautical miles southeast of Malta, in an incident Moscow said was a Ukrainian attack and that could ripple through the Kremlin’s fragile LNG shadow fleet logistics network.
Crew of Sanctioned Russian LNG Carrier Arctic Metagaz Found Alive After Fire Incident Off Malta
gCaptain · 2026-03-03 21:02:45
The crew of the sanctioned Russian LNG carrier Arctic Metagaz have been located alive after abandoning ship following a reported fire in the central Mediterranean, Maltese authorities confirmed Tuesday. In a statement,...
Russian shadow fleet LNG carriers ablaze near Malta
reddit:r/maritime · 2026-03-03 20:51:46
https://gcaptain.com/russian-lng-carrier-arctic-metagaz-reportedly-ablaze-off-malta-as-maritime-patrol-aircraft-circles/ submitted by /u/ViperMaassluis [link] [comments]
Russian LNG Carrier ‘Arctic Metagaz’ Reportedly Ablaze Off Malta as Maritime Patrol Aircraft Circles
gCaptain · 2026-03-03 16:07:37
An LNG carrier identified as the Arctic Metagaz, part of Russia’s emerging shadow fleet transporting sanctioned liquefied natural gas, was reportedly on fire early Tuesday in the central Mediterranean off the coasts of Malta and Libya.
The Epic (and Chaotic) 1934 Salvage of Germany's Super-Dreadnought SMS Bayern from Scapa Flow.
reddit:r/Warships · 2026-02-28 06:33:08
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AIS, Jurisdiction and the Expanding Risk to Shipmasters
reddit:r/Nautical · 2026-02-26 04:15:47
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Maritime Defense Weekly: Energy Flows and Infrastructure Risk
Hellenic Shipping News · 2026-02-25 22:00:49
Russian Diesel Cargo Signaling Arrival in Cuba A Hong Kong-flagged medium-range tanker is signaling arrival in Cuba on March 2 after multiple AIS destination revisions. The vessel initially broadcast Havana, then shifted to “Caribbean Sea,” and later to “Gibraltar for orders,” despite already transiting the strait. Windward’s assessment indicates the tanker likely loaded through a ...
The chokepoint that shows whether we have learnt anything
Splash247 · 2026-02-25 03:00:00
Wolfgang Lehmacher discusses the Strait of Gibraltar. The Strait of Gibraltar is treated as a passage, not a system. That view might be too limited. The 14-km gap between Spain and Morocco is emerging as a test of whether we can run a maritime chokepoint as a governed trade corridor rather than a strip of …