VesselAPI MCP Connector for Claude

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.

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.

How it works

1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your VesselAPI Key
3. Start managing your maritime intelligence through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client

Who is this for?

• Supply Chain Analysts — monitor vessel movements and retrieve logistics metadata straight from your workflow.
• Trade Researchers — verify port calls and audit global shipping patterns without manual searching.
• Logistics Managers — perform rapid audits of vessel positions and identify potential delays through natural language.
• Operations Leads — automate maritime data querying to orchestrate cross-functional logistics teams smoothly.