Vessels in Custom Area API
AIS position and voyage data for all vessels within a custom area
Overview
Vessels in Custom Area API (a.k.a. LiveData API) delivers real-time AIS position and voyage data for vessels operating within your defined region.
All data is sourced exclusively from terrestrial AIS stations (T-AIS) — perfect for tracking activity in coastal zones or around ports.
Responses include the latest AIS position data (with optional Voyage and/or Master datasets) in either JSON or XML format.
Available Datasets
This service grants access to three distinct datasets:
- AIS Dataset - Coordinates, course, speed, draught, destination, ETA (reported and predicted), name, callsign, AIS type, etc.
- Voyage Dataset – Port of departure (name, country and LOCODE) and actual time of departure
- Master Dataset – Vessel type, flag, year built, builder, ownership, capacity, dimensions, etc.
Coverage
The map highlights areas where real-time vessel positions are available through nearby terrestrial AIS receivers.
Vessels in these areas are expected to have up-to-date position data. Coverage may vary depending on range, geography, and weather conditions.
Pricing
This service operates on a subscription basis, with pricing based on:
- The traffic density in the area
- The accessed datasets (AIS, Voyage, Master)
- The query frequency (e.g., every minute, hour, few hours)
Sample use cases
1) You need regular position updates of all vessels in the port of Rotterdam, updated every five minutes. You will need to make a single API call every five minutes and the server will return to you the latest AIS dataset of all vessels in the port in JSON format.
2) You require the latest position data of tanker ships over 100 meters in the Persian Gulf, updated once every six hours, along with the last port and departure time for each vessel. You will need to make a single API call every six hours and each API response will return the latest AIS and Voyage datasets for all tanker vessels.
For more detailed technical information and sample API requests you can see the API documentation.
For more information about the service, specific pricing, or more data samples, feel free to contact us.