Can I track a ship using its name?

Yes! Use the `search_maritime_vessels` tool with the vessel's name. It will return a list of matching ships with their MMSI numbers, which you can then use for real-time tracking.

What is an MMSI number?

MMSI stands for Maritime Mobile Service Identity. It is a unique 9-digit number used to identify a vessel's radio equipment and is the primary identifier for AIS tracking.

How can I find the official code for a port?

Use the `search_ports_by_country` tool with the 2-letter ISO country code. The response will list ports in that country along with their official UN/LOCODEs.

Datalastic Maritime MCP Server for VS Code Copilot 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: Datalastic Maritime
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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.

GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings Datalastic Maritime data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 8 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.

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 VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the Datalastic Maritime MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown

Start using Datalastic Maritime

Ask Copilot: "Using Datalastic Maritime, help me...". 8 tools available

Why Use VS Code Copilot with the Datalastic Maritime MCP Server

GitHub Copilot for Visual Studio Code provides unique advantages when paired with Datalastic Maritime through the Model Context Protocol.

VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor

Project-scoped MCP configs (`.vscode/mcp.json`) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access

Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop

GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services

Datalastic Maritime + VS Code Copilot Use Cases

Practical scenarios where VS Code Copilot combined with the Datalastic Maritime MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Live API integration: Copilot can query an MCP server, inspect the response schema, and generate typed API client code in the same step

DevSecOps workflows: security teams can give developers access to domain intelligence tools directly in their editor for real-time vulnerability assessment during code review

Data pipeline development: Copilot fetches sample data via MCP and generates transformation scripts, validators, and test fixtures from actual API responses

Documentation generation: Copilot queries available tools and auto-generates README sections, API reference docs, and usage examples

Datalastic Maritime MCP Tools for VS Code Copilot (8)

These 8 tools become available when you connect Datalastic Maritime to VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your VS Code Copilot 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 VS Code Copilot

Common issues when connecting Datalastic Maritime to VS Code Copilot through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

MCP tools not available

Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.

Datalastic Maritime + VS Code Copilot FAQ

Common questions about integrating Datalastic Maritime MCP Server with VS Code Copilot.

Which VS Code version supports MCP?

MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.

How do I switch to Agent mode?

Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.

Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?

Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.

Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?

Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.