MarineTraffic MCP Server

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Basic information

About MarineTraffic MCP Server

Mirror of

#marine-traffic#vessel-tracking #mcp-server

MarineTraffic MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "marinetraffic": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/marinetraffic-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MARINETRAFFIC_API_KEY": ""
      }
    }
  }
}

MarineTraffic MCP Server tools

Get real-time position of a vessel by MMSI or IMO number

Get detailed information about a vessel by MMSI or IMO number

Search for vessels by name, MMSI, IMO, or vessel type

Get vessels in a specified geographic area

Overview

What is MarineTraffic MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol server that provides access to MarineTraffic vessel tracking data, enabling AI assistants like Claude to query real-time vessel positions, details, and search vessels by name, MMSI, IMO, or type.

How to use MarineTraffic MCP Server?

Install Node.js 18 or higher, obtain a MarineTraffic API key, clone the repo, run npm install and npm run build, then configure the server in your MCP settings file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json) with the MARINETRAFFIC_API_KEY environment variable.

Key features of MarineTraffic MCP Server

get_vessel_position: Real-time position of a vessel by MMSI or IMO
get_vessel_details: Detailed vessel information by MMSI or IMO
search_vessels: Search by name, MMSI, IMO, or vessel type
get_vessels_in_area: Vessels within a specified geographic area
vessel://{identifier} resource: Direct access to vessel data by identifier
vessels://area/{lat}/{lon}/{radius} resource: Area-based vessel list

Use cases of MarineTraffic MCP Server

Track a specific vessel’s current location and heading
Obtain detailed specifications for a vessel of interest
Find all vessels near a port, anchorage, or waypoint
Search for vessels by partial name or type during operations
Integrate live maritime data into conversational AI workflows

Frequently asked questions

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js 18 or higher and a valid MarineTraffic API key are required.

How do I configure the server with Claude?

Set the `MARINETRAFFIC_API_KEY` environment variable in your MCP settings file and point `command`/`args` to the built server.

What happens if I exceed the API rate limit?

The server automatically retries with exponential backoff, but you may need to wait before making additional requests.

Why might no data be found for a vessel?

Some vessels, especially smaller ones or those in areas with limited AIS coverage, may not have real-time tracking data available.

Where can I get a MarineTraffic API key?

From the MarineTraffic API Services page at their website.

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