Cruise ships are not mappable features as they are mobile. One of the requirements to be on the map is a fixed location that can be visited.
Another way to think of it is the fact that we map what is currently in place; that is to say we don't map historical features and we map reality even if it doesn't match the aerials. Mapping a cruise ship found in an aerial would be indicating it's position in the past, and not what is occurring at the moment.
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@RohithaF, another great question. I am going to move your post over to Mapping Your World to see if what other Guides and Mods think of your question.
Cruise ships are not mappable features as they are mobile. One of the requirements to be on the map is a fixed location that can be visited.
Another way to think of it is the fact that we map what is currently in place; that is to say we don't map historical features and we map reality even if it doesn't match the aerials. Mapping a cruise ship found in an aerial would be indicating it's position in the past, and not what is occurring at the moment.
Flash - LG Connect Moderator, Maps Platinum Product Expert, Map Maker Platinum Product Expert, RER and Regional Lead
Due to the volume I receive, I do not respond to unsolicited private messages
This is of interest to me too... We shoot 360s for a number of Cruise lines and have done for many years. We've wondered for a while whether we could add a 'place' to Streetview, that can move over time as a ship does.
And then combine it with a Ships AIS (Lat / Long position) data.
This position could be updated (posted) at 'reasonable' intervals, so maybe every hour or so. This would of course be an automated process, but it looks like adding a 'place' using the API requires 'moderation', that could be a problem or a breach of Googles terms of service... Any guidance on this..?
2022
