How do I find my VesselAPI Key?

Log in to your [**VesselAPI dashboard**](https://vesselapi.com/account), and you will find your API Key under the settings page. Copy and paste it below.

Does it support real-time AIS data?

Yes. The `get_vessel_position` tool provides the latest AIS position received for the specified vessel IMO number.

Can the agent show port schedules?

Yes. Use the `get_vessel_schedules` tool to retrieve upcoming port calls and arrival/departure metadata for any vessel.

VesselAPI MCP Server for Google ADK 6 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: VesselAPI
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Author: Vinkius

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Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add VesselAPI as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.

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python

from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
    StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)

# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
    connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
        url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
    )
)

agent = Agent(
    model="gemini-2.5-pro",
    name="vesselapi_agent",
    instruction=(
        "You help users interact with VesselAPI "
        "using 6 available tools."
    ),
    tools=[mcp_tools],
)

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About VesselAPI MCP Server

Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire maritime research and vessel auditing workflow with VesselAPI, the comprehensive source for global shipping data. By connecting VesselAPI to your agent, you transform complex logistics searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly track vessels by IMO number, audit upcoming port schedules, and retrieve real-time AIS positions without you ever touching a maritime dashboard. Whether you are conducting supply chain research or monitoring global trade flow, your agent acts as a real-time maritime consultant, ensuring your data is always precise and up-to-the-minute.

Google ADK natively supports VesselAPI as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 6 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.

What you can do

Vessel Auditing — Retrieve high-resolution details for any vessel by IMO number, including flag, type, and build metadata.
Schedule Oversight — Audit upcoming port calls and historical schedules to maintain a clear view of maritime logistics.
Position Intelligence — Query real-time AIS positions to understand the current geographic distribution of vessels instantly.
Port Discovery — List global maritime ports and retrieve localized metadata to assist in geographic planning.
Logistics Monitoring — Check API status and monitor your data usage to maintain strict control over your research volume.

The VesselAPI MCP Server exposes 6 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK 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 VesselAPI to Google ADK via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the VesselAPI MCP Server with Google ADK.

Install Google ADK

Run pip install google-adk

Replace the token

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token

Create the agent

Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow

Explore tools

The agent will discover 6 tools from VesselAPI via MCP

Why Use Google ADK with the VesselAPI MCP Server

Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with VesselAPI through the Model Context Protocol.

Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution

Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with VesselAPI

Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on

Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine VesselAPI tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions

VesselAPI + Google ADK Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the VesselAPI MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query VesselAPI and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis

Multi-modal workflows: combine VesselAPI tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent

Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query VesselAPI regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift

Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including VesselAPI

VesselAPI MCP Tools for Google ADK (6)

These 6 tools become available when you connect VesselAPI to Google ADK via MCP:

check_api_status

Check if the VesselAPI is operational

get_vessel_details

Get comprehensive details for a vessel by IMO number

get_vessel_position

Get the latest AIS position for a vessel

get_vessel_schedules

Get upcoming port calls and schedules for a vessel

list_maritime_ports

List global maritime ports supported by VesselAPI

search_vessels

Search for vessels by name

Example Prompts for VesselAPI in Google ADK

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with VesselAPI immediately.

"Get details for vessel with IMO 9411159 using VesselAPI."

"Where is vessel 'MSC OSCAR' located right now?"

"Show upcoming schedules for IMO 9243394."

Troubleshooting VesselAPI MCP Server with Google ADK

Common issues when connecting VesselAPI to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

McpToolset not found

Update: pip install --upgrade google-adk

VesselAPI + Google ADK FAQ

Common questions about integrating VesselAPI MCP Server with Google ADK.

How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?

Import the MCP toolset class and pass the server URL. ADK discovers and registers all tools automatically, making them available to your agent's tool-use loop.

Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Declare multiple MCP tool providers in your agent configuration. ADK merges all tool schemas and the agent can call tools from any server in a single turn.

Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?

Gemini 2.0 Flash and Pro models both support function calling required for MCP tools. Flash is recommended for latency-sensitive use cases, Pro for complex reasoning.