[
{
"AIS": {
"MMSI": 356882000,
"TIMESTAMP": "2026-08-27 15:59:33 UTC",
"LATITUDE": 34.00771,
"LONGITUDE": 129.95137,
"COURSE": 260.9,
"SPEED": 12.5,
"HEADING": 261,
"NAVSTAT": 0,
"IMO": 9873888,
"NAME": "ULTRA FOREST",
"CALLSIGN": "3FEM6",
"TYPE": 70,
"A": 151,
"B": 28,
"C": 18,
"D": 12,
"DRAUGHT": 8.8,
"DESTINATION": "CN NKG",
"LOCODE": "CNNKG",
"ETA_AIS": "00-00 03:00",
"ETA": "",
"SRC": "TER",
"ZONE": "East Asia",
"ECA": false,
"DISTANCE_REMAINING": null,
"ETA_PREDICTED": null
}
}
]
curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/6287/vessel+position+tracker+api/8889/position+information?imo=9873888&mmsi=356882000' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the Vessel Position Tracker API simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.
| Header | Description |
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Authorization
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Required
Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.
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The API returns real-time data on vessel location, status, navigation details, dimensions, and destination port information. Key data includes MMSI, IMO, coordinates, course, speed, heading, and navigation status.
Key fields in the response include MMSI, IMO, latitude, longitude, course, speed, heading, navigation status, vessel name, callsign, dimensions (length, breadth, height, draught), and destination port LOCODE.
The response data is structured in a JSON format, with key-value pairs representing each data field. This allows for easy parsing and integration into applications, with clear labels for each piece of information.
The primary parameters for the GET Position Information endpoint are the vessel's IMO and MMSI numbers. These parameters uniquely identify the vessel for which data is requested.
Typical use cases include maritime tracking, fleet management, logistics optimization, and safety monitoring. Users can track vessel movements, assess navigation status, and plan port arrivals based on real-time data.
Data accuracy is maintained through integration with reliable maritime tracking systems and regular updates from various maritime authorities. Quality checks are implemented to ensure the integrity of the information provided.
Users can utilize the returned data for real-time tracking, route planning, and operational decision-making. By analyzing fields like speed and heading, users can optimize shipping routes and improve logistics efficiency.
The endpoint provides comprehensive information, including vessel identification (MMSI, IMO), real-time location (coordinates), navigation details (course, speed, status), physical dimensions, and destination port information (LOCODE).
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