How to Use the Datalastic Maritime MCP in LangChain
Build multi-step maritime tracking pipelines with LangChain. Chain vessel history directly into port prediction agents.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Datalastic Maritime MCP to LangChain
Create your Vinkius account to connect Datalastic Maritime to LangChain and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Chain vessel status into port details
LangChain agents excel at sequential logic. You start a chain by pinging `get_vessel_status` to grab the current coordinates of a cargo ship. Once the agent gets that location, it automatically passes the latitude and longitude into `find_vessels_in_radius` to see what else is floating nearby. You don't write glue code for this. The ReAct agent decides the order of operations based on your prompt. If it needs to know where those nearby ships are heading, it triggers `search_ports_by_country` next, logging the whole thought process in LangSmith.
Build LangChain MCP Server pipelines
Maritime data usually requires joining disparate data sets. Your agent runs `search_maritime_vessels` to find a specific tanker by name. It takes that vessel ID and immediately feeds it into `get_vessel_pro_specs` to pull the deadweight tonnage and draft dimensions. The output from the MCP server becomes context for the next step. If the draft is too deep for a certain harbor, the agent loops through `search_ports_by_name` and `get_port_details` until it finds a terminal that fits the ship's physical profile.
Map historical AIS tracks
Supply chain analysis requires looking backward. You configure a LangGraph workflow that pulls `get_vessel_history` for an entire fleet over a specific time window. The agent processes those AIS pings step-by-step to calculate average transit times. Every token and API call gets traced. You see exactly how long the Vinkius endpoint took to return the track data, letting you adjust your multi-agent architecture for faster maritime routing decisions.
Set up Datalastic Maritime MCP in LangChain
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+ installed
-
langchain-mcp-adapters+langgraphpackages - Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Install dependencies
Run
pip install langchain-mcp-adapters langgraph langchain-openai. The MCP adapters package converts MCP tools into native LangChainBaseToolobjects. - 2
Connect via HTTP transport
Use
MultiServerMCPClientwith"transport": "http"pointing to your Vinkius endpoint. Replace[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Create a ReAct agent
Pass the discovered tools to
create_react_agent()from LangGraph. The agent automatically routes Datalastic Maritime tool calls through the MCP protocol. - 4
Run with any LLM
Swap
ChatOpenAIforChatAnthropic,ChatGoogleGenerativeAI, or any LangChain-compatible model. The MCP tools work identically across all providers.
from langchain_mcp_adapters.client import MultiServerMCPClient
from langgraph.prebuilt import create_react_agent
from langchain_openai import ChatOpenAI
async with MultiServerMCPClient({
"datalastic-maritime-mcp": {
"transport": "http",
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
}
}) as client:
tools = client.get_tools()
agent = create_react_agent(
ChatOpenAI(model="gpt-4o"),
tools,
)
result = await agent.ainvoke({
"messages": "List recent Datalastic Maritime transactions"
})
print(result["messages"][-1].content) Independent Platform Disclaimer: Vinkius is an independent platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, verified by, or otherwise authorized by Datalastic. All third-party trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this website is strictly for informational purposes to identify service compatibility and interoperability.
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