# Shipping Route Optimization AI Agent Connect

> Optimize maritime routes for tankers using weather-aware routing and fuel efficiency calculations.

## Overview
- **Category:** logistics
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_5MCcksd6bwBNYpjnDPgn4j0qjm7sqkGtgsux0Xnv/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** shipping, tanker, weather-routing, fuel-efficiency, maritime-logistics

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized maritime logistics tools for oil and gas tankers. It connects AI agents to real-time environmental data and vessel-specific constraints. Use `get_optimal_route` to find the most efficient path between ports, `analyze_weather_impact` to assess safety risks from waves and wind, `calculate_vessel_consumption` to predict fuel burn, and `check_route_compliance` to ensure routes respect maritime restrictions and draft limits.

## Tools

### check_route_compliance
Validates that a proposed route does not violate maritime restrictions or vessel draft constraints

### get_optimal_route
Calculates the most efficient path between two points considering all environmental and vessel constraints

### analyze_weather_impact
Evaluates how current or forecasted weather conditions along a specific route will affect vessel performance

### calculate_vessel_consumption
Predicts fuel usage based on vessel-specific efficiency curves and environmental resistance

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Find the most fuel-efficient route from Port of Rotterdam to Port of Singapore for vessel TANKER-99.
```

**Response:** 
```
The optimal fuel-efficient route for TANKER-99 from Rotterdam to Singapore covers 8,450 nautical miles with an estimated arrival on October 12th, 2024, consuming 1,240 metric tons of fuel.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Is the route [0,0, 10,10, 20,20] safe for vessel TANKER-42 given current weather?
```

**Response:** 
```
The route has a safety score of 85. The primary weather risk identified is Strong Headwinds, which may cause an expected delay of 4 hours.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Check if the route through the Suez Canal is compliant for vessel TANKER-77.
```

**Response:** 
```
The route is compliant. No violations of restricted areas or draft constraints were detected for TANKER-77.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does the routing prioritize fuel efficiency?**
When the `get_optimal_route` tool is called with the priority set to 'fuel', it selects paths that utilize favorable ocean currents and minimize wave resistance to reduce total consumption.

**Can I check if a route is safe for a specific tanker?**
Yes, you can use `analyze_weather_impact` to get a safety score based on weather conditions, or `check_route_compliance` to verify that the route respects vessel draft and restricted zones.

**What factors affect the fuel consumption calculation?**
The `calculate_vessel_consumption` tool calculates fuel burn based on the specific vessel's efficiency profile, the intended speed over ground, and environmental resistance from waves and currents.