Powered by our AIS network, our AIS API gives access to real-time vessel positions, voyage data, port call records, and in-depth ship particulars. A comprehensive solution designed to support informed decisions, operational efficiency, and business growth.
Our AIS API delivers one or more of the following datasets, depending on the requested endpoint. Responses are provided in JSON format by default, with optional support for XML.
These services operate on a credit system: you purchase credits and use them on demand across any of the following APIs:
| Method | Description | Default dataset | AIS | Voyage | Master | PortCall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vessels | Data for one or more vessels | AIS | 1 credit | 1 credit | 2 credits | - |
| PortCalls | Arrivals/Departures for a port or vessel | PortCall | 1 credit | 1 credit | - | 2 credits |
| ExpectedArrivals | Expected Arrivals for a selected port | AIS | 5 credits | 1 credit | 2 credits | - |
| MasterData | Vessel particulars for one or more vessels | Master | - | - | 3 credits | - |
| Distance | The shortest sea route between selected points * | - | - | - | - | - |
( * ) Charged 1 credit per successful response.
These services are available for a fixed subscription fee and deliver data on a regular basis:
| Method | Description | Default dataset | AIS | Voyage | Master | PortCall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VesselsList | Data for a predefined list of vessels | AIS | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| LiveData | All vessels in a predefined area | AIS | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Dataset | Content |
|---|---|
| AIS | Real-time vessel data including position (coordinates), course over ground, speed over ground, heading, navigation status, current draught, destination, estimated time of arrival (ETA), and static vessel data. |
| Voyage | Information on the vessel’s last port of call, including port name, country, and time of departure. |
| Master | Comprehensive vessel specifications: IMO number, vessel name, flag state, ship type, year built, shipbuilder, registered owner, manager, principal dimensions (length, beam), maximum draught, gross tonnage (GT), net tonnage (NT), deadweight (DWT), TEU capacity and gas/crude oil capacity. |
| PortCall | Details of port visit events, including port name, country, timestamp, and event type (arrival or departure). |