Hello,
Well, I have sort of mashed up Joomla, Community Builder, SMF, and Google Maps with dynamic data feeds from my users. The site is located at:
www.shipplotting.com
The data comes from AIS receiver stations all around the world and we filter the feeds to display it on maps the users can setup themselves. Users upload their data using shipplotter software. Our users are tracking a steady 200 ships world wide on a continuous basis.
The community builder didn't 100% satisfy my needs, but it came close enough that I will continue to use it.
The site is free and and anyone can start tracking ships that lives within about 25 miles of the ocean.
AIS is the Automated Identification System used internationally and was designed to provide safety at sea for large ships as well as passenger vessels.
If you are interested in learning how you can start tracking ships in your area, please visit our Joomla site to learn more.
www.shipplotting.com