Datalastic Maritime MCP for AI. Track global ships, check port codes with AI.
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Datalastic Maritime gives your AI agent instant access to global ship movements and port records. You can search for vessels by name, track their real-time positions, or find precise details on any major maritime port globally.
It’s intelligence for logistics planners and compliance officers who need to know where a vessel is right now.
What your AI can do
Get port details
Retrieves precise coordinates and technical details for a specific maritime port location.
Get vessel history
Gets historical AIS tracking data, showing where a vessel has been over time.
Get vessel pro specs
Pulls advanced technical specifications and dimensions for any commercial ship.
Find every active vessel located within a specified circular radius.
Retrieve the exact geolocations, UN/LOCODEs, and technical data for any known maritime port.
Access a ship's historical AIS tracking paths and past locations.
Get detailed technical dimensions, tonnage, and other specifications for a specific vessel.
Obtain the current location, operational status, and estimated time of arrival (ETA) for any tracked ship.
Look up vessels using a simple search query like the vessel's commercial name.
List all major maritime port locations within a specific nation.
Search for and list maritime ports using their common English or local names.
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Datalastic Maritime: 8 Tools
These tools let you search, locate, and pull detailed specifications for vessels and ports worldwide using conversational prompts.
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Start using Datalastic Maritime on VinkiusGet Port Details
Retrieves precise coordinates and technical details for a specific maritime port location.
Get Vessel History
Gets historical AIS tracking data, showing where a vessel has been over time.
Get Vessel Pro Specs
Pulls advanced technical specifications and dimensions for any commercial ship.
Get Vessel Status
Checks the real-time location, status, and estimated arrival time for a single...
Find Vessels In Radius
Finds every vessel currently located within a specified circular radius from a point.
Search Ports By Name
Searches for and lists maritime ports using their common text name.
Search Ports By Country
Lists all major maritime port locations within a country you specify.
Search Maritime Vessels
Searches for vessels by providing their commercial name to get initial...
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Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and more
The Model Context Protocol standardizes how applications expose capabilities to LLMs. Instead of operating in isolation, your AI gains direct access to external platforms, live data, and real-world actions through secure, standardized connections.
This connection provides 8 powerful capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other compatible AI platforms. No middleware. No custom integration required.
Tracking global shipments used to mean a dozen tabs and spreadsheets.
Right now, figuring out where cargo is or what port codes are available means jumping through hoops. You check the carrier's website for status; then you open a separate customs portal to find UN/LOCODEs; maybe you cross-reference another database just to get the full technical specs. It takes hours of copy-pasting and context switching.
With this MCP, your agent handles all that legwork in one conversational query. You simply ask for the data—for instance, 'List major ports in Japan and check if any vessels are near Tokyo.' The result is clean, consolidated intelligence you can act on immediately.
Datalastic Maritime MCP Gives You Instant Operational Clarity
Manual verification of vessel identity used to require checking multiple MMSI databases and confirming physical dimensions. Getting port data meant calling different government websites for country-specific codes.
Now, you get it all in one go. Need to know a ship's size? Ask the agent; it runs get_vessel_pro_specs. Need its location relative to other ships? Use find_vessels_in_radius. The data is immediate and always accurate.
What your AI can actually do with this
When you connect this MCP, your AI agent gains the function of a global shipping analyst. You stop relying on fragmented reports and start talking directly to live data feeds. Your agent can pinpoint ships using name searches or MMSI numbers, giving you everything from technical specs to real-time status updates.
Need to know about ports? Just tell it the country, and it returns official UN/LOCODEs and exact coordinates. This kind of deep, consolidated maritime intelligence is what makes Vinkius such a powerful catalog; instead of jumping between ten different industry databases, you query everything from one place. Whether auditing supply chains or managing global cargo routes, your agent handles the data heavy lifting, letting you focus on strategy.
019d842d-4e7f-7200-bb2c-9f639fb20491 Here's how it actually works
The bottom line is that your AI agent handles the complex, multi-step query process without you having to think through the sequence of API calls yourself.
Subscribe to the Datalastic Maritime MCP on Vinkius, then enter your unique Datalastic API Key.
Direct your AI client to use this MCP, telling it the specific vessel or port data you need (e.g., 'Find all tankers near Brazil').
The agent executes the necessary tool calls and returns consolidated, structured data about ship movements or terminal codes.
Who is this actually for?
Logistics managers who are tired of piecing together tracking data from three different dashboards. It's for compliance officers needing immediate proof of vessel details, and maritime researchers mapping global shipping patterns.
Using the MCP to monitor multiple cargo vessels simultaneously, checking their current status using get_vessel_status and coordinating with port operations by searching for ports by country.
Verifying vessel details and flag information before international shipments; they use search_maritime_vessels to confirm ship identity and get_vessel_pro_specs for regulatory checks.
Mapping global traffic patterns by running find_vessels_in_radius queries or analyzing historical AIS tracks using get_vessel_history to identify bottlenecks.
What Changes When You Connect
Stop manually compiling vessel data. Use get_vessel_status to instantly see a ship's current position and ETA without visiting three different tracking websites.
Never guess a terminal code again. Search for ports by country or search_ports_by_name quickly gives you official UN/LOCODEs needed for customs filings.
Get deep technical details fast. Running get_vessel_pro_specs provides tonnage and dimensions, which is critical for both load planning and compliance audits.
Analyze movement patterns easily. Use get_vessel_history to map out a vessel's past route, helping you spot delays or unusual detours in the supply chain.
Scope down your search instantly. If you only care about activity near Rotterdam, use find_vessels_in_radius instead of searching every ship globally.
See it in action
Confirming cargo status before a client meeting
A logistics manager needs to confirm if the Ever Given is still on schedule. Instead of logging into the carrier's portal, they ask their agent: 'What is the current status and ETA for vessel MMSI 353136000?' The agent uses get_vessel_status and immediately provides a clear answer.
Planning a route through unfamiliar territory
A compliance officer needs to know the exact UN/LOCODE for all major ports in Colombia. They ask their agent to search_ports_by_country for 'Colombia,' getting an immediate list of official terminals and coordinates.
Investigating a potential incident
A maritime researcher needs to know if any tanker was within 10 miles of the disputed area. They instruct their agent to run find_vessels_in_radius, instantly identifying all cargo tankers in that specific zone.
Auditing a competitor's vessel type
A trade analyst needs to know the tonnage and size of a ship only known by its name. They use search_maritime_vessels first, then call get_vessel_pro_specs using the retrieved MMSI number for full technical dimensions.
The honest tradeoffs
Asking for details without a location
The user asks the agent to 'get me port coordinates' without specifying which country or city. The tool fails because it needs context.
First, use search_ports_by_country to list ports in your target nation. Then, pick a specific terminal and use get_port_details to get the exact coordinates.
Over-relying on simple name searches
If a vessel has multiple names or aliases, using only search_maritime_vessels might return incomplete records. You'll need more data.
After running search_maritime_vessels to get the basic MMSI number, always run get_vessel_pro_specs and get_vessel_status for a complete picture.
Assuming continuous tracking
A user might assume that if they check the status today, they can see all past movements without specifying time. The data will be limited.
For historical context, you must explicitly use get_vessel_history to pull the complete AIS track and location timeline for the vessel.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this MCP if your core need involves global movement tracking or port identification. Specifically, if you're trying to answer 'Where is it?' or 'What are its specs/codes?', this is essential. Don't use this if you only need general weather forecasts—that requires a dedicated weather API. Also, don't rely solely on search_maritime_vessels; that tool just gives initial identifiers. You must follow up with get_vessel_status or get_vessel_pro_specs to make the data useful. Use this MCP when you need to chain multiple steps: Search -> Check Status/Specs -> Get History.
Questions you might have
How do I use search_maritime_vessels to start tracking a ship? +
You first run search_maritime_vessels with the known name. The agent returns the vessel's MMSI number, which you then pass to get_vessel_status for its current location and ETA.
What is the difference between searching ports by country and using get_port_details? +
search_ports_by_country gives you a list of all possible terminals in that nation. You must use get_port_details afterward, specifying which port from the list, to pull its exact coordinates.
Can I find out how far away vessels are using find_vessels_in_radius? +
Yes. This tool lets you define a specific circular area and returns all active vessels within that radius, which is great for incident response or local monitoring.
Does get_vessel_history work if the ship was sailing last year? +
It works with historical AIS data. You need to provide a date range and the vessel's unique ID; otherwise, the agent won't know which tracking path you want.
What credentials do I need to use get_vessel_pro_specs? +
You must supply a valid Datalastic API key within your AI client's configuration. The MCP handles the secure transmission of this key for every call you make, so you don't have to worry about managing tokens manually.
Are there rate limits when using find_vessels_in_radius? +
Yes, API usage is subject to standard rate limiting. If your agent sends too many requests in a short time, the system will return an error; you'll need to implement a retry mechanism or wait period.
Does search_ports_by_name handle misspelled port names? +
The tool supports fuzzy matching and partial name searching. While direct matches are best, the system can usually find accurate results even if you've slightly mistyped a terminal or location.
Does get_vessel_status provide predictive movement beyond ETA? +
No, it provides the current status and an Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) based on existing data. It won't generate complex future route predictions; for that, you need separate modeling tools.
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.
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