VesselAPI Connector for AI agents.
6 live capabilities
Track global shipping schedules and real-time vessel positions.
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Why people use VesselAPI
VesselAPI Maritime Data for Accurate Supply Chain Auditing
VesselAPI puts all that data into your agent. You just ask a question about a ship's location or its next port. The agent does the heavy lifting and gives you the answer immediately. You get a clear picture of the global trade flow without the manual headache.
What Vinkius changes
You get real-time maritime intelligence through a simple chat interface.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Spotting Supply Chain Bottlenecks
A logistics lead asks the agent to find all vessels currently in the Suez Canal to see if there's a jam.
- Real-world use case 02
Automated Port Auditing
A trade researcher asks for the next three port calls for a specific container ship to update a weekly report.
- Real-world use case 03
Rapid Vessel Identification
An analyst enters a ship name and asks for its flag and type to verify a new trade partner.
Complete set · 6capabilities
The complete VesselAPI capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with VesselAPI.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through VesselAPI.
- 01 Capability
Search vessels
Search for vessels by name. This is the easiest way to start a search when you don't have an IMO number.
- 02 Capability
Check api status
Check if the VesselAPI is operational. Use this to ensure your data feed is live before starting a big search.
- 03 Capability
Get vessel position
Get the latest AIS position for a vessel. This helps you see exactly where your cargo is on the water right now.
04—06
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 6 available through VesselAPI.
- 04 Capability
Get vessel schedules
Get upcoming port calls and schedules for a vessel. Use this to stay ahead of delivery timelines and port congestion.
- 05 Capability
Get vessel details
Get full details for a vessel by IMO number. This is your go-to for deep-diving into specific vessel specs like flag and type.
- 06 Capability
List maritime ports
List global maritime ports supported by VesselAPI. Use this for geographic planning and identifying shipping hubs.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask VesselAPI to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use VesselAPI from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LX9pzTJO4qpZeMybqTL4ZFERX72dosUhkrpND6q7/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it VesselAPI, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable VesselAPI for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LX9pzTJO4qpZeMybqTL4ZFERX72dosUhkrpND6q7/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the VesselAPI URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable VesselAPI in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"vesselapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LX9pzTJO4qpZeMybqTL4ZFERX72dosUhkrpND6q7/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using VesselAPI
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using VesselAPI, help me...". 6 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"vesselapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LX9pzTJO4qpZeMybqTL4ZFERX72dosUhkrpND6q7/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using VesselAPI
Ask Copilot: "Using VesselAPI, help me...". 6 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"vesselapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LX9pzTJO4qpZeMybqTL4ZFERX72dosUhkrpND6q7/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using VesselAPI
Open Cascade and ask: "Using VesselAPI, help me...". 6 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"vesselapi": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LX9pzTJO4qpZeMybqTL4ZFERX72dosUhkrpND6q7/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using VesselAPI
Ask Cline: "Using VesselAPI, help me...". 6 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add vesselapi --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_LX9pzTJO4qpZeMybqTL4ZFERX72dosUhkrpND6q7/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using VesselAPI
Ask Claude: "Using VesselAPI, show me...". 6 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work VesselAPI can move forward.
For the logistics pro who's tired of manual data scraping and the trade analyst who needs to know exactly where a container is right now.
Supply Chain Analyst
Audits vessel movements to spot bottlenecks in the shipping lane on a Tuesday afternoon.
Trade Researcher
Verifies port calls to map out global trade patterns for market reports.
Logistics Manager
Identifies potential delays by checking real-time AIS data for active shipments.
Operations Lead
Automates data queries to keep the whole team on the same page regarding cargo status.
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Before you connect
Questions about VesselAPI.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can VesselAPI track ships in real-time?
Yes, it pulls real-time AIS data so you can see exactly where a vessel is currently floating on the water.
Does VesselAPI show port schedules?
Yes, you can ask your agent to pull up upcoming port calls and historical schedules for any ship.
Can I search for ships by name?
Yes, you can search for vessels by name if you don't have the specific IMO number handy.
Does VesselAPI work with Claude?
Yes, you can connect it to Claude or any other MCP-compatible client through the Vinkius catalog.
Can I get vessel metadata like flag and type?
Yes, the Connector can retrieve full details including the vessel's flag, ship type, and build metadata.
Is VesselAPI good for supply chain analysis?
It's a great capability for analysts who need to quickly verify trade flows and identify potential shipping bottlenecks.
How do I find my VesselAPI Key?
Log in to your VesselAPI dashboard, 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 capability provides the latest AIS position received for the specified vessel IMO number.
Can the agent show port schedules?
Yes. Use the get_vessel_schedules capability to retrieve upcoming port calls and arrival/departure metadata for any vessel.
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