AIS REST API
Maritime Data at Scale
Production-grade REST API for vessel tracking, historical routes, and enriched maritime intelligence. Simple authentication, comprehensive documentation, and predictable pricing.
Simple Integration
Get started in minutes with our RESTful API. Standard JSON responses, comprehensive error handling, and language-agnostic design.
- Bearer token authentication
- JSON request/response format
- Pagination for large result sets
- Comprehensive error codes
// Get vessel position by MMSI
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.phoenixai.app/v1/vessels/309221000',
{
headers: {
'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
'Content-Type': 'application/json'
}
}
);
const vessel = await response.json();
// {
// "mmsi": "309221000",
// "name": "LADY MOURA",
// "imo": "8600472",
// "lat": 43.7384,
// "lon": 7.4246,
// "speed": 0.1,
// "course": 180,
// "flag": "BS",
// "type": "Yacht",
// "territorial": "Monaco",
// "timestamp": "2026-01-14T16:30:00Z"
// }API Reference
Core endpoints for vessel tracking and maritime intelligence.
/api/ais/searchSearch vessels by name (fuzzy), MMSI, or IMO/api/ais/trackGet historical track for date range/api/ais/vesselGet current vessel position and details by MMSI/api/ais/statsGet AIS database statistics/api/ais/candidatesGet candidate vessels for fuzzy name matchingAPI Features
Everything you need for maritime data integration.
Low Latency
Sub-second response times with edge caching for frequently accessed vessels.
5+ Year Archive
Historical position data going back years. Query any date range.
Enriched Data
Positions enriched with territorial zones, EEZ, port info, and flag state.
Enterprise Security
API key authentication, rate limiting, and audit logging.
Global Coverage
Terrestrial AIS network with 500+ receivers worldwide.
Webhooks
Real-time notifications for zone events and vessel alerts.
API Plans
Predictable pricing based on your usage needs.
Developer
10,000 requests/month
- Real-time vessel positions
- Vessel search & lookup
- 30-day historical data
- Standard support
Professional
100,000 requests/month
- Everything in Developer
- Full historical archive
- Territorial classification
- Webhook subscriptions
- Priority support
Enterprise
Unlimited requests
- Everything in Professional
- Dedicated infrastructure
- Custom SLA
- White-label options
- Technical account manager
Ready to Integrate Maritime Data?
Get your API key today and start building with production-grade vessel tracking data.