Shipspotting.com: Ship Photos, Information, Discussions etc
Portsmouth Movements: Mainly naval but with the occasional merchant ship
Equasis: Ship information: IMO numbers, registration and ownership details etc.
Live AIS: From Marine Traffic.com; based on Southampton, use the controls to find your own area
Trawlers: Site dedicated mainly to pictures of trawlers; includes other sections & videos
Southampton Weather: Link to the Met Office forecast and weather reports for the Southampton area
Terneuzen Weather: Link to weather forecasts for the Terneuzen area
Container Ship Info: Everything you need to know about the world's container ships.
BBC News: In case you get bored waiting for a ship, catch up on the latest news here