The API delivers comprehensive, real-time data about a vessel’s position, condition, and other crucial details. Key information includes the vessel’s MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity), a unique identifier, and its IMO number (International Maritime Organization identifier). The exact latitude and longitude coordinates are provided, enabling precise location tracking, along with a timestamp indicating when the data was recorded.
Additional data includes the ship’s course (direction of travel), speed (in knots), heading (orientation), and navigation status (e.g., at anchor or underway). The vessel's name and callsign are also available for easier identification.
Moreover, the API offers information on the vessel's physical dimensions, such as its length (A), breadth (B), and height (C), as well as its draught (how deep the ship sits in the water). It also includes the destination port and its corresponding LOCODE (location code), identifying the global destination.
To use this endpoint you must indicate an IMO and MSSI in the parameter.
Position - Endpoint Features
| Object | Description |
|---|---|
imo |
[Required] A comma-separated list of IMO numbers. |
mmsi |
[Required] A comma-separated list of MMSI numbers. |
extradata |
Optional Additional datasets: voyage, master. |
sat |
Optional AIS data source: 0 for Terrestrial / 1 for Satellite. |
interval |
Optional The maximum age (in minutes) of the returned positions. |
[{"AIS":{"MMSI":304491000,"TIMESTAMP":"2025-03-11 16:54:22 UTC","LATITUDE":40.63845,"LONGITUDE":-8.6817,"COURSE":252.0,"SPEED":0.0,"HEADING":252,"NAVSTAT":5,"IMO":9361342,"NAME":"NORMAN","CALLSIGN":"V2QX9","TYPE":79,"A":78,"B":11,"C":7,"D":7,"DRAUGHT":3.6,"DESTINATION":"AVEIRO","LOCODE":"PTAVE","ETA_AIS":"03-10 15:30","ETA":"2025-03-10 15:30:00","SRC":"TER","ZONE":"North East Atlantic Ocean","ECA":false,"DISTANCE_REMAINING":null,"ETA_PREDICTED":null}}]
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/6284/vessel+geo+tracker+api/8886/position?imo=9175717&mmsi=304491000' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
| Header | Description |
|---|---|
Authorization
|
[Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed. |
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The Position endpoint returns real-time data about a vessel's location, speed, heading, and navigation status. It includes key identifiers like MMSI and IMO, as well as the vessel's name, destination port, and physical dimensions.
Key fields in the response include latitude, longitude, speed (in knots), heading, course, MMSI, IMO, vessel name, destination port, and physical dimensions such as length, breadth, height, and draught.
The response data is structured in a JSON format, with each key representing a specific attribute of the vessel. For example, latitude and longitude are provided as separate fields, while vessel identifiers and dimensions are grouped logically for easy access.
The Position endpoint requires two parameters: IMO (International Maritime Organization number) and MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity). These parameters uniquely identify the vessel for which data is requested.
Typical use cases include real-time vessel tracking for logistics, maritime safety monitoring, route optimization for shipping companies, and research on maritime traffic patterns.
Data accuracy is maintained through integration with reliable maritime tracking systems and regular updates from various maritime authorities. Quality checks are performed to ensure the integrity of the data provided.
Users can utilize the returned data for navigation, fleet management, and operational decision-making. For example, knowing a vessel's speed and heading can help in route planning and collision avoidance.
Standard data patterns include consistent updates on vessel position and status, with timestamps indicating when the data was recorded. Users can expect to see changes in speed and heading as vessels navigate different conditions.
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