Last updated: 11 October 2026
These terms govern use of shipsarchive.com, operated by Ships Archive. They do not limit rights that applicable law does not allow us to exclude.
Purpose of the website
Ships Archive provides historical and general information about ships and maritime subjects.
The website is not a navigation service, live vessel tracking system, classification record or substitute for professional advice.
Permitted use
You may browse the website, share links and use its material within permissions provided by law or an expressly stated licence.
You must not interfere with the website’s operation, attempt unauthorised access, submit malicious material or misrepresent Ships Archive’s content as your own.
Copyright and reuse
Unless otherwise stated, Ships Archive reserves rights in its original text and original site material.
Photographs, documents and other third party material remain subject to their individual rights and licences. These terms do not override an open licence or restrict a use permitted by law.
For permission to reproduce material owned by Ships Archive, contact contact@shipsarchive.com.
Contributions
You must have the necessary rights to any material you submit.
Sending material does not transfer copyright or create an obligation to publish it. Publication permissions for privately supplied photographs and documents will be agreed separately.
We may decline submissions that cannot be verified, are irrelevant or would infringe another person’s rights.
Accuracy and availability
We aim to publish accurate information and correct material errors. Historical records may be incomplete, and information may change after publication.
We do not guarantee uninterrupted availability, completeness or suitability for a particular purpose.
External websites
Links are provided for reference or further reading. Ships Archive does not control external websites or their content.
Advertising
Advertising and commercial links, where present, do not constitute an endorsement or a guarantee of the advertiser’s products or services.
Limitation of liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, Ships Archive is not responsible for loss arising from reliance on this website or interruptions to its availability.
Nothing in these terms excludes liability or rights that cannot lawfully be excluded.
Changes
These terms may be updated to reflect changes to the website or applicable requirements. The current version will display its update date.
Contact
Questions about these terms can be sent to contact@shipsarchive.com.
