Bring Maritime Data
to Claude Code
Create your Vinkius account to connect NavAPI to Claude Code and start using all 6 AI tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code. No hosting, no server setup — just connect and start using.
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What is the NavAPI MCP Server?
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire maritime research and nautical auditing workflow with NavAPI, the comprehensive source for global shipping and navigation data. By connecting NavAPI to your agent, you transform complex logistics searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for maritime ports, audit nautical distances, and retrieve vessel traffic statistics without you ever touching a technical portal. Whether you are planning shipping routes or conducting regional maritime audits, your agent acts as a real-time nautical consultant, ensuring your data is always precise and localized.
What you can do
- Port Auditing — Retrieve high-resolution details for thousands of global maritime ports, including country and coordinate metadata.
- Route Oversight — Audit nautical distances between any two ports to maintain a clear view of shipping logistics and scale.
- Traffic Intelligence — Query real-time vessel traffic for specific ports to understand the current industry distribution instantly.
- Chart Discovery — List available nautical charts for specific geographic areas to assist in regional navigation planning.
- Logistics Monitoring — Check API status to ensure your maritime research workflow is always operational.
How it works
- Subscribe to this server
- Enter your NavAPI.com API Key
- Start managing your maritime intelligence through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Logistics Analysts — monitor port traffic and retrieve nautical metadata straight from your workflow.
- Trade Researchers — verify shipping routes and audit regional distribution without manual searching.
- Ship Operators — perform rapid audits of port distances and identify relevant charts through natural language.
- Operations Leads — automate nautical data querying to orchestrate cross-functional logistics teams smoothly.
Built-in capabilities (6)
Check if the NavAPI service is operational
List global maritime ports with optional country filter
Calculate the nautical distance between two ports
Get current vessel traffic statistics for a specific port
List nautical charts available for a specific geographic area
Search for maritime shipping routes
Why Claude Code?
Claude Code registers NavAPI as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 6 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where NavAPI data drives decisions without human intervention.
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Single-command setup:
claude mcp addregisters 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
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Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using NavAPI tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
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Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
NavAPI in Claude Code
Why run NavAPI with Vinkius?
The NavAPI connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 6 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect NavAPI using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
NavAPI and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect NavAPI to Claude Code through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
NavAPI for Claude Code
Every request between Claude Code and NavAPI is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my NavAPI Key?
Log in to your NavAPI dashboard, and you will find your API Key under the 'API Settings' or 'My Keys' section. Copy and paste it below.
Does it calculate real-world nautical distances?
Yes. The get_port_distance tool calculates the distance in nautical miles (NM) between two ports using established maritime routes.
Can the agent show vessel counts at ports?
Yes. The get_port_vessel_traffic tool provides real-time statistics on the number of vessels currently identified at a specific port.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add <name> --transport http "<url>" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.
Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
Yes. Claude Code supports non-interactive execution, making it ideal for scripts, cron jobs, and CI/CD pipelines that need MCP tool access.
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
Run claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.
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