Vesselapi MCP

Name: Vesselapi MCP
Author: vessel-api

by vessel-apiversion 2.2.1i★ –iRuns on your computer

Registry nameio.github.vessel-api/vesselapi-mcp

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Overview

Description from the maker (original English)

MCP server for the VesselAPI: maritime vessel tracking, port events and emissions

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What you can do with it

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Connection: Runs on your computer
Transport: stdio
Category: Other

Install

Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.

Before you install

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Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
The registry lists no key to fill in.

You need

npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)

Which app do you use?

ClaudeClaude CodeCursorVS CodeChatGPT

Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.

Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vesselapi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "vesselapi-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Run this in your terminal

claude mcp add vesselapi -- npx -y vesselapi-mcp

Open in Cursor

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vesselapi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "vesselapi-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Open in VS Code

Or copy the settings yourself

Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project

{
  "servers": {
    "vesselapi": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "vesselapi-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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What it can do

Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.

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Common questions

Is Vesselapi MCP safe?

It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.

What keys or codes does it need?

The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.

Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?

It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).

Is it still maintained?

The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (2.2.1) reached the registry 5 days ago.

Which apps can use it?

Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.

What can I use instead?

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README from the maker

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VesselAPI MCP Server

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that exposes maritime data from the VesselAPI to AI assistants like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude Code.

Server page: vesselapi.com/mcp-server

Prerequisites

Sign up at dashboard.vesselapi.com
Create an API token in your dashboard
Use the token as VESSELAPI_API_KEY in the configuration below

Resources: Documentation | API Explorer | Dashboard | Contact Support

Features

19 tools covering vessels, ports, location search, and emissions
Vessel search, positions (single and batch), ETA, emissions, and casualties
Port search, details, port events (arrivals/departures), and port event search across all covered ports
Geographic vessel search (bounding box and radius)
Manual pagination to control API quota usage

Quick Start

No installation required. Configure your AI client with npx:

"mcpServers": { "vesselapi": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "vesselapi-mcp"], "env": { "VESSELAPI_API_KEY": "your-api-key" } } } }

Configuration

Add the JSON above to the config file for your client:

Client	Config file
Claude Desktop	`~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` (macOS) or `%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json` (Windows)
Cursor	`.cursor/mcp.json` or `~/.cursor/mcp.json`
Claude Code	`claude mcp add`, which writes `.mcp.json` in the project or `~/.claude.json` for user scope
Windsurf	`~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json`

Tools

Vessel Tools

Tool	Description
`search_vessels`	Search vessels by name, IMO, MMSI, flag, type, callsign, or year built
`get_vessel`	Get detailed vessel information
`get_vessel_position`	Get the latest stored vessel position (lat/lon, speed, heading, timestamp); it may be hours or days old
`get_vessel_eta`	Get the ETA the vessel last reported (declared, not predicted)
`get_vessel_emissions`	Get EU MRV emissions reports (CO2, fuel consumption)
`get_vessel_casualties`	Get marine casualty records
`get_vessel_positions_batch`	Get positions for multiple vessels at once (with optional time range)

Port Tools

Tool	Description
`search_ports`	Search ports by name, country, type, size, region, harbor size, or harbor use
`get_port`	Get port details by UN/LOCODE
`get_port_inbound`	Get vessels reporting a port as their destination, within an ETA window
`get_port_events`	Get arrivals/departures for a port (last 2 hours unless `timeFrom` is given)
`get_port_events_by_vessel`	Get port events for a vessel (last 2 hours unless `timeFrom` is given)
`list_port_events`	List port events across all covered ports, with filters for time, country, port, vessel, or event type
`search_port_events_by_port`	Search port events by port name
`search_port_events_by_vessel`	Search port events by vessel name
`get_vessel_last_port_event`	Get the most recent port event for a vessel

Emissions Tools

Tool	Description
`list_emissions`	List EU MRV emissions reports, with an optional reporting-year filter

Location Tools

Tool	Description
`get_vessels_in_area`	Find vessels with an AIS position in a bounding box (default last 2 hours, at most 4 hours)
`get_vessels_in_radius`	Find vessels with an AIS position within a radius of a point (default last 2 hours, at most 4 hours)

Pagination

All list endpoints support limit and nextToken parameters for manual pagination. When more results exist, the response includes a nextToken. Pass it in the next call to get the next page.

Development

git clone https://github.com/vessel-api/vesselapi-mcp.git

cd vesselapi-mcp npm install npm run build

npm run build        # Build the server

npm run typecheck # Type-check without emitting npm run clean # Remove build artifacts

Testing with MCP Inspector

VESSELAPI_API_KEY=your-key npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node dist/index.js

Attribution

Data attribution is listed at https://vesselapi.com/disclaimer#sources.

License

MIT

Vesselapi MCP

Overview

PopNx MCP’s three pillars

What you can do with it

Install

Before you install

What it can do

Basic checksi

Maker matches the repo

Still maintained

Has a licence

Endpoint responds

Sign-in with OAuth

No hidden instructions in tool descriptions

Compared with others in Otheri

Common questions

Alternatives

Spec Driven Development

Remote Desktop Commander

yontu

README from the maker

VesselAPI MCP Server

Prerequisites

Features

Quick Start

Configuration

Tools

Vessel Tools

Port Tools

Emissions Tools

Location Tools

Pagination

Development

Testing with MCP Inspector

Attribution

License