🗺️How can I view historical vessel movements and adjust the time range in the Chart?
The time frame function in Fleettracker allows you to view vessel movements over a selected period. You can use it to analyze historical positions, track voyage progress, and better understand past routes.
1. What is the time frame function?
The time frame feature lets you control which time period is displayed on the map.
Instead of only seeing the latest position, you can:
- View past vessel movements
- Analyze routes over time
- Replay voyage progress
2. Where to find the time frame settings
- Open the Chart
- Locate the time frame control
3. Adjusting the time frame
You can define the time range by selecting:
- The vessel for which you like to see the past track
- A start date and time
- An end date and time
Once applied:
- The map updates automatically
- Vessel tracks are displayed for the selected period
4. What changes when you adjust the time frame
When you select a time frame:
- Vessel positions reflect the selected time, not just the latest report
- Route lines (tracks) show movements within that period only
- You can analyze how a vessel moved between two points in time
5. Typical use cases
The time frame function is especially useful for:
- Voyage analysis → reviewing completed trips
- Incident investigation → checking vessel position at a specific time
- Performance review → understanding routing decisions
- Customer reporting → visualizing past movements
6. Best practices
- Use shorter time frames for more detailed analysis
- Use longer time frames for overall voyage overview
- Combine with route visualization for better insights
7. Important notes
- The displayed data depends on available position reports
- Larger time ranges may reduce map clarity due to many track points
- The time frame setting only affects visualization, not stored data