Datalastic Maritime MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Datalastic Maritime as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add datalastic-maritime --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Datalastic Maritime MCP Server
Equip your AI agent with real-time global maritime intelligence through the Datalastic MCP server. This integration provides instant access to detailed information on thousands of vessels and ports worldwide. Your agent can search for ships by name, retrieve exhaustive metadata (including MMSI, status, and flag), and track real-time positions and ETAs for specific vessels. It also allows searching for maritime ports by country to find official UN/LOCODEs. Whether you are managing global logistics, auditing supply chains, or researching maritime traffic, your agent acts as a dedicated port captain and logistics analyst through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Datalastic Maritime as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Datalastic Maritime data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Vessel Search & Specs — Find commercial ships by name and retrieve robust technical dimensions and tonnages.
- Navigation Intelligence — Retrieve real-time positions, ETAs, and historical AIS tracking paths for specific vessels.
- Geofence Discovery — Find all active vessels and cargo tankers located within a specific circular radius instantly.
- Port Insights — Discover maritime ports by country or name and retrieve exact geolocations and UN/LOCODEs.
The Datalastic Maritime MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Datalastic Maritime to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Datalastic Maritime MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Datalastic Maritime
Ask Claude: "Using Datalastic Maritime, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Datalastic Maritime MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Datalastic Maritime through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Datalastic Maritime tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Datalastic Maritime + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Datalastic Maritime MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Datalastic Maritime tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Datalastic Maritime nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Datalastic Maritime outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Datalastic Maritime status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Datalastic Maritime MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect Datalastic Maritime to Claude Code via MCP:
find_vessels_in_radius
Find all vessels currently located within a specific circular radius
get_port_details
Get specific details and coordinates for a maritime port
get_vessel_history
Get historical AIS track and location data for a vessel
get_vessel_pro_specs
Get advanced technical specifications for a vessel
get_vessel_status
Get real-time location and status for a specific vessel
search_maritime_vessels
Search for vessels by name
search_ports_by_country
Search for maritime ports in a specific country
search_ports_by_name
Search for maritime ports by text name
Example Prompts for Datalastic Maritime in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Datalastic Maritime immediately.
"Search for a vessel named 'Ever Given'."
"What is the current status and ETA for vessel MMSI '235114578'?"
"List all major ports in 'Brazil'."
Troubleshooting Datalastic Maritime MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Datalastic Maritime to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Datalastic Maritime + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Datalastic Maritime MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Datalastic Maritime with your favorite client
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Connect Datalastic Maritime to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.