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NavAPI MCP for AI. Audit Ports, Calculate Routes, Track Traffic.

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NavAPI MCP Server manages global maritime navigation data. Your AI agent uses this server to audit ports, calculate nautical distances between any two locations, and pull real-time vessel traffic statistics for specific harbors.

It's built for logistics professionals who need precise, up-to-date shipping intelligence without opening a single technical portal.

What your AI can do

Check api status

Verifies if the entire NavAPI service is currently operational and responding to requests.

Get port distance

Calculates the nautical distance between two defined ports using their IDs or coordinates.

Get nautical ports

Lists global maritime ports, optionally filtering the results by a specific country.

+ 3 more capabilities included
Locate global ports

Retrieves detailed metadata for maritime ports worldwide, allowing filtering by country.

Calculate nautical distance

Determines the sea distance between any two specified port coordinates or IDs.

Track real-time vessel traffic

Pulls current statistics on vessels at a specific harbor, noting vessel types and counts.

Plan shipping routes

Searches for defined maritime paths and connections between two or more ports.

Check chart availability

Lists all nautical charts available for a specific geographic region, aiding compliance checks.

Validate service status

Confirms that the entire NavAPI server is operational and ready to accept requests.

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NavAPI MCP Server: 6 Tools for Logistics Data

Analyze port lists, calculate real-world maritime distances, and track current vessel movement using all six specialized tools.

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Check Api Status

Verifies if the entire NavAPI service is currently operational and responding to requests.

Get Port Distance

Calculates the nautical distance between two defined ports using their IDs or...

Get Nautical Ports

Lists global maritime ports, optionally filtering the results by a specific country.

Get Port Vessel Traffic

Retrieves current vessel traffic statistics and counts for a specific, named port.

List Nautical Charts

Lists the required nautical charts available for planning navigation within a...

Search Maritime Routes

Searches and outlines potential shipping routes connecting two or more defined ports.

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Claude AI

Claude AI

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.

2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL:

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.

3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The NavAPI integration is available immediately — no restart needed.

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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 6 powerful capabilities that interface natively with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and other compatible AI platforms. No middleware. No custom integration required.

Manual maritime auditing is a time sink.

Right now, figuring out a route requires hopping through multiple systems: checking one portal for port IDs, another for distance calculators, and yet a third to see if the necessary charts are available. You spend hours copying coordinates into spreadsheets, cross-referencing data points, and manually verifying every single leg of the journey.

With NavAPI MCP Server, your agent handles that entire sequence in one chat window. It checks port availability via `get_nautical_ports`, calculates distance with `get_port_distance`, and gives you a comprehensive audit report instantly.

NavAPI: Search for maritime routes

Before, planning required manually defining the endpoints and hoping the connection existed. You'd run multiple queries just to confirm feasibility—checking ports, then checking chart availability, and only after that, running a route calculation.

Now, you simply ask your agent for the optimal path. It coordinates `search_maritime_routes`, incorporating checks like required charts (`list_nautical_charts`) and real-time traffic data into one single answer.

What your AI can actually do with this

You connect this server to your agent when you need serious maritime logistics data. Forget opening a dozen different external portals; your AI client handles all the heavy lifting right here. This is built for people who actually run shipping and port operations, needing fast, precise intelligence without having to talk API JSON to your tech team.

The core tools let your agent function like a global nautical consultant. You'll use these capabilities:

Validating the Connection

  • You can check service status instantly using check_api_status. This confirms if the entire NavAPI server is online and ready to process any requests, so you never waste time trying to run queries against a downed endpoint.

Locating Ports Worldwide

  • To find global ports, your agent runs get_nautical_ports, which pulls detailed metadata for every maritime port in the world. You can refine this search by specifying a country code, limiting your results right away so you only see relevant locations.

Calculating Sea Distance Between Ports

  • If you need to know how far apart two ports are, get_port_distance calculates that nautical distance for you. It accepts either the specific Port IDs or the precise coordinates of both starting and ending points, giving you the exact sea mileage between them.

Tracking Real-Time Harbor Activity

  • To get a current snapshot of what's happening at a single harbor, your agent uses get_port_vessel_traffic. This tool retrieves real-time statistics on vessels currently docked or passing through that named port. It tracks vessel types and provides counts so you know the current industry distribution immediately.

Planning Complex Shipping Routes

  • When you need a full itinerary, your agent executes search_maritime_routes. This function searches for potential shipping paths, outlining connections between two or more defined ports into one cohesive set of routes. It's what you use when planning multi-stop transoceanic hauls.

Listing Required Navigation Charts

  • Before any route is finalized, you need to check the local rules and maps. list_nautical_charts helps with that; it lists every required nautical chart available for a specific geographic area. This function is key for compliance checks, ensuring your crew has access to all the necessary navigational diagrams.

Your agent handles calling these functions using natural language commands—you don't have to write code. Whether you need port metadata, distance measurements, real-time traffic counts, or a full multi-port route outline, it processes everything in one conversation thread.

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Questions you might have

How do I use get_port_distance with NavAPI? +

You must provide the IDs or coordinates for two specific ports. The tool calculates the precise nautical distance between them, eliminating guesswork.

What is the best way to check vessel traffic using get_port_vessel_traffic? +

Simply ask your agent about a port's current activity. It runs get_port_vessel_traffic and gives you statistics, including the count of container ships or bulk carriers present.

Can I use get_nautical_ports to find all ports in Europe? +

Yes. You tell your agent to run get_nautical_ports and specify 'Europe' as the country filter, giving you a list of available port metadata.

What should I do before searching for routes with search_maritime_routes? +

Always check the status first. Run check_api_status to confirm the server is running. Then, use the ports found via get_nautical_ports as inputs for your route search.

Does NavAPI help with finding charts using list_nautical_charts? +

Yes. This tool lists which specific nautical charts are available for a given area, helping you verify compliance before planning navigation in that region.

When using `get_nautical_ports`, how should I handle my API key? +

You pass your unique API key as an environment variable in your AI client configuration. Vinkius manages the connection securely, so you never have to hardcode the key into your workflow. This keeps your credentials safe while letting your agent access all port data.

If I get unexpected results, how do I use `check_api_status`? +

Run the check_api_status tool first to confirm the server is fully operational before calling any other function. This step immediately tells you if the issue lies with NavAPI's service status or if it’s an error in your agent setup.

What structured data does `get_port_distance` provide? +

It returns a standardized JSON object that specifies the calculated distance in nautical miles (NM) and often includes the associated primary route identifier. Your agent can parse this structure directly for immediate calculations.

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.

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