How to Use the Datalastic Maritime MCP in Claude

Q: How do I find a specific vessel with Datalastic Maritime in Claude Desktop?

Just ask Claude to searchmaritimevessels with the ship's name. It will return a list of matching vessels with their unique identifiers, which you can then use with other tools to get more details.

Q: Can I see all ships near a specific location?

Yes. Use the findvesselsinradius tool. You'll need to provide latitude and longitude coordinates and a radius in kilometers. Your agent will return a list of all vessels inside that circle.

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Track any vessel in real time

This MCP Server connects Claude to a global maritime data network. You can ask for the current position and status of a specific ship using its name or MMSI/IMO number with `get_vessel_status`. The agent will give you its coordinates, speed, and heading right in the chat. It's not just about the present moment. You can also pull the entire voyage history for a vessel with `get_vessel_history`. This gives you a complete AIS track, showing you where the ship has been. It's perfect for checking shipping routes or investigating past movements without leaving your conversation.

Find ports and nearby ships

Planning logistics or just curious about port activity? Ask Claude to `search_ports_by_country` to get a list of all commercial ports in a given nation. Once you have a port name, you can get its exact coordinates and other information using `get_port_details`. Combine these tools for more complex questions. For instance, you can find a port and then ask the agent to `find_vessels_in_radius` to see all the ships currently operating within a 50km circle. It turns your chat window into a simple maritime intelligence dashboard.

Get technical specs on demand

Stop digging through dense maritime databases. When you need detailed information about a vessel, just use `get_vessel_pro_specs`. Your AI client can pull up advanced technical specifications, including dimensions, tonnage, build details, and ownership information. This is incredibly useful for anyone in shipping, insurance, or research. You can get the data you need by simply asking a question in plain English, whether you're using the Claude Desktop app or the web interface. This MCP server handles the connection for you.

Setup guide

Set up Datalastic Maritime MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The Datalastic Maritime MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the Datalastic Maritime MCP configuration

Copy the JSON snippet on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under datalastic-maritime-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datalastic-maritime-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Datalastic Maritime MCP in Claude Desktop

Just ask Claude to `search_maritime_vessels` with the ship's name. It will return a list of matching vessels with their unique identifiers, which you can then use with other tools to get more details.

Yes. Use the `find_vessels_in_radius` tool. You'll need to provide latitude and longitude coordinates and a radius in kilometers. Your agent will return a list of all vessels inside that circle.

There's no difference in the Datalastic Maritime tools themselves. The main distinction is how you connect the MCP Server. On the desktop app, it can run as a local process. On the web, you connect to a remote Vinkius URL in your settings.

If you're using the web version of Claude, just paste the Vinkius MCP URL into your custom connectors settings. For the native desktop app, you can add the server to your `mcpServers` configuration file and restart the application.

Yes. The server only processes maritime queries, like vessel names, port identifiers, and geographic coordinates. Vinkius manages the connection in an ephemeral, zero-trust environment, so your queries are isolated and secure.

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