How do I install the marinetraffic mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `MARINETRAFFIC_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Marinetraffic MCP Server

MCP server for MarineTraffic vessel tracking

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What is the Marinetraffic MCP Server?

MCP server for MarineTraffic vessel tracking

What you get

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to MarineTraffic vessel tracking data.

Configuration and credentials

Node.js 18 or higher - A MarineTraffic API key (available from MarineTraffic API Services)

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
get_vessel_position	Get real-time position of a vessel by MMSI or IMO number
get_vessel_details	Get detailed information about a vessel by MMSI or IMO number
search_vessels	Search for vessels by name, MMSI, IMO, or vessel type
get_vessels_in_area	Get vessels in a specified geographic area
get_port_calls	Get arrival/departure port call history for a vessel by MMSI or IMO number (data available for dates after 2015-01-16)
get_voyage_forecast	Get the machine-learning voyage forecast for a vessel by MMSI or IMO number — predicted next port and ETA, combining live AIS position with historical routing

How to install the Marinetraffic MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "marinetraffic": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/marinetraffic-server/build/index.js"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MARINETRAFFIC_API_KEY": "YOUR_MARINETRAFFIC_API_KEY"
      },
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": []
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Node.js 18 or higher - A MarineTraffic API key (available from MarineTraffic API Services)

Variable	Description	Required
MARINETRAFFIC_API_KEY	Declared in the maintainer’s client configuration.	Check documentation

Example prompts to try

“Use Marinetraffic to get vessel position.”
“Use Marinetraffic to get vessel details.”
“Use Marinetraffic to search vessels.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for MarineTraffic vessel tracking Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.