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MarineTraffic MCP Server

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Repository

Basic information

Category

Other

License

MIT license

Transports

stdio

Author

MCP-Mirror

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

4

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

1

What are the runtime requirements?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

Where can I get a MarineTraffic API key?

From the MarineTraffic API Services page at their website.

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