Standard AIS
AIS Data APIs
Unrivalled ocean coverage, data quality, and developer-friendly AIS Data APIs.
What is Spire’s Standard AIS vessel tracking API?
Spire Maritime’s leading Standard Automatic Identification System (AIS) vessel tracking data provides an up-to-date and accurate view of the world’s shipping activities.
- Global ocean coverage based on our proprietary satellite constellation
- All active AIS devices detected with over 600K vessels, 250K+ active vessels/day
- Vessels you can track: 1) All vessels, 2) All vessels of a specific type, 3) A specific fleet, or 4) individual vessels with either AIS Class A or Class B transponders.
- Static, positional and voyage related data
- Near real time refresh near shore (average of 1 min)
- Standard refresh in the Open Ocean (average of 6 mins)
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What is AIS vessel tracking data?
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Standard AIS data delivery options
- API (GraphQL / GWS)
- Uniproxy
- Available in Spire’s ShipView solution
Standard AIS data format options
- Raw NMEA
- Decoded NMEA
- Combined processed information
- WMS/WFS
How Standard AIS works
Spire’s Standard AIS provides unrivalled vessel tracking through our ever-expanding set of data sources.
Spire Maritime’s Standard Satellite AIS is powered by our Low Earth Multi-Use Receiver (LEMUR) satellite constellation. This constellation, consisting of hosted VHF maritime receiver payloads, collects global radio frequency data in near-real-time from nanosatellites equipped with multiple sensors. The data is then delivered with low latency through the world’s largest network of ground receiving stations dedicated to small satellites. This satellite data forms the foundation of our service. We fuse this satellite data with information from various additional sources, such as terrestrial AIS stations, to provide a comprehensive view of maritime activities.
This approach, combined with our globally distributed satellite operations and IT support teams, ensures a reliable and continuous service.
With the largest team of Satellite AIS technology experts and specialists in the world, Spire Maritime is committed to delivering world-class capabilities to our customers.
Why choose Spire Maritime?
Most complete source of AIS data
Spire Maritime has the largest constellations and highest volume of messages tracked by satellite. Combined with other trusted data sources, we offer the most complete picture of AIS data on the market.
Track vessels anywhere and at any moment in time
Increase your situational awareness by accessing vessel positions worldwide or in areas of interest.
Leverage accurate and actionable data
Make better‑informed decisions, even in highly congested traffic areas, with enhanced vessel detection.
Maintain a competitive edge
Create strong domain awareness based on high data quality and accurate information.
Resource efficiency
Free up your most valuable resource, your team, by leveraging Maritime 2.0 GraphQL for cleansed data and platform extensibility.
Best in class support including:
- Continuous Support (live technical and customer support, including onboarding and developer documentation)
- Accessible through Modern APIs designed by developers, for developers
- Easy integration with support from dedicated Spire engineers
- 24/7 global satellite coverage
- Wide array of digital resources
What is Standard AIS data useful for?
Standard AIS forms the foundation for tracking and monitoring maritime activities. Address commercial assets tracking, market intelligence, shipping operations, and voyage optimization as follows:
Container, goods performance / tracking for logistics:
- Track cargo vessels carrying containers and goods.
- See progress of shipments, estimate arrival times, and improve supply chain management.
- Identify potential delays or disruptions in the logistics chain.
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Commodity / market intelligence
- Insights into shipping activities related to commodities to make informed decisions in commodity trading and investment.
- Analyze vessel movements and traffic patterns, assess shipping volumes, identify trends in commodity transportation, and anticipate potential supply chain disruptions.
Vessel performance / route optimization:
- AIS data supports voyage optimization by providing information about vessel performance and route efficiency.
- Make informed decisions to optimize routes for fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and shorter transit times, leading cost savings and improved environmental sustainability.
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Shipping operations:
- Invaluable data for tracking and managing shipping operations.
- Assess historical fleet performance
- By analyzing past routes, delays, and performance metrics, identify factors that contribute to operational inefficiencies, plan maintenance schedules, and make informed decisions to enhance overall fleet performance.
Optional features available
Enhanced AIS
Fill in the gaps in global AIS ship tracking data, especially in high traffic zones with Enhanced AIS
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Reliable, machine-learning powered port ETAs and route predictions for specific vessels with Vessel to Port ETA
Port Events
Get access to worldwide Port Events, including terminal and anchorage events, in a convenient API
Vessel Characteristics
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