Patrol Vessel Tracking API: Real-Time Maritime Data & Analytics. There is no “bulk-carrier-only” path. Filter after you search, then pull history with GET /api/V1/vessels/track (default 24h, max 168). Header X-API-Key. Official docs sample: MMSI 258785000, ZJ ATLANTIC, 2026-02-09T10:30:00Z.
Starter is $19.99/mo (2,500 calls) with a 7-day trial. Envelope {status,success,message,data}. MCP: mcp.vessels-api.com. Register: vessels-api.com/register.
Request: official 48-hour window
curl -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://vessels-api.com/api/V1/vessels/track?mmsi=258785000&hours=48"Response: official track sample (selected)
{
"status": 200,
"success": true,
"data": {
"vessel": { "imo": "9702510", "mmsi": "258785000", "name": "ZJ ATLANTIC" },
"current_position": {
"timestamp_utc": "2026-02-09T10:30:00Z",
"destination": "BRSSZ"
}
}
}Go live
1. Register — 7-day trial.
2. Search, then GET track with IMO or MMSI (hours ≤ 168).
