Nowadays, in the marine industry, due to the increase in consumer demands, it is necessary to take decisions quickly and make precise choices to stand out over competitors. All this relies on the maritime database benefits for the industry, such as assisting to improve sustainability, safety, logistics, and supply chain transparency.

Decision-makers need to be able to access reliable data in real-time and take actions based on it.

Indeed, it helps to maximize the seafaring operations in the marine industry.

In the article below, we will cover all the important points about vessel and maritime databases. 

What’s the maritime database?

The maritime database is an excel list that contains information about the marine industry including all the data about ships and other maritime vessels or ports. Indeed, the data differentiate based on the user requirements, it would be basic details about the vessel or the vessel different port calls, port names, country codes data, vessel type, or MMSI number.
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Why is the maritime database important?

 Decision Makers or developers always rely on the maritime database, is it a reference for them due to the information collected which we will mention later in the article. The maritime database offers global coverage on tens of different vessels or types and subtypes. As a result, this helps the e-commerce companies and shipping in the maritime industry to improve performance, predict and address problems and prevent accidents.  

How is the maritime database created?

The maritime database covers all the important details about the vessel but how do all those data get collected?  Since all the sailors equip their vessels with devices using devices to send AIS (Automatic Identification System) data which travel later to AIS stations through the Terrestrial.
As the fastest-growing maritime data provider, our job is to store the maritime data from AIS stations in our databases using the ETL data process (Extract Transform Load) data handling process. As a result, we create a large database where you can find data that covers :
  • 750000 Vessels
  • 21000 Marine Ports 
  • Global Maritime Coverage
  • 306 Vessel types 
Moreover, we include characteristics, ownerships, specifications, and much more to make it possible for our clients to filter the data based on the exact parameter they require.
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What Are the different forms of maritime database?

As we mentioned before, there are categories for the maritime database. You can access raw data in a form of an API or you can have an access to a CSV maritime database file which you can open and access via standard Mircosoft Excel. In this article, we cover the excel databases.  

Vessel database:

Datalastic database counts around 600000 vessels including cargo ships, fishing ships, pleasure crafts, sailing vessels, tugs, tankers, passenger ships, SAR, and more. Moreover,the data provided in an excel list is downloadable instantly which facilitates and saves time for the user.  The data comes classified into multiple categories and specifications. We provide 4 types of databases with all those data :
  • MMSi: Vessel MMSI number.
  • IMO: Vessel IMO number.
  • Name: name of the vessel.
  • Name_ais: name of the automatic identification system.
  • Country: the country of the vessel.
  • Callsign: an alphanumeric identity that belongs to a vessel.
  • Vessel_type: the type of the vessel, See the full list of parameter values in Ship Types.
  • Vessel_type_specific: the vessel subtype.
  • Gross_tonnage: maximum searched vessel gross tonnage.
  • Deadweight: the total weight of the vessel.
  • Teu: the measurement of the cargo capacity for container ships.
  • Length: the length of the vessel .
  • Breadth: the vessel width.
  • Home_port: home port of the vessel 
  • Year_built: the year when the vessel was built.
  • Status: Status of the vessel.
 
Datalastic provides 4 types to provide our users to get access to the required information: 
Vessel route ETA data in Live Vessel API

Full ships database | 149€

Download global database with static vessel data such as MMSI, IMO, Vessel name, carriage capacity, and more. See the data example by clicking below.
Vessel route ETA data in Live Vessel API

Limited SHIPS | 98€

Download selected information about vessels, such as MMSI, IMO, Vessels name, country, vessel type, vessel type. See the example by clicking the button.
Vessel route ETA data in Live Vessel API

Basic SHIPS DATABASE | 69€

Download the most essential vessels data such as MMSI, Vessels name and country. Click the buttom below to see the example and start using the data.
Bulk Request Feature in Live vessel tracking API

Vessel Engine Types | 390€

See vessel engine properties such as Engine Designation, Propultion Type, MCO, Engine builder & designer and more. Click below to see the screenshot and learn more.

Maritime Port database

Port data is essential to analyze optimal routes for vessels, especially for cargo and passenger transportation ships. As a result, for anyone looking to find a local, international port, or sea world port with specific criteria, the Datalastic maritime database will help you to explore all the international ports provided in a downloadable excel list which is the most favored format for developers, and clients.  We have data about 23000 ports worldwide with those specifications :
  • Port name: the name of the port.
  • Un/Locode: a geographic coding scheme developed and maintained by United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
  •  Port_type: It can be either  Port, Anchorage, Marina, Offshore Terminal, Shelter, Demolition Yard, Canal, Fishing Harbour.
  • Country: Country of the port where it is located. 
  •  Latitude and Longitude: Geographical position of the port 
  • Area_lvl1, Area_lvl2: Area of the port it belongs to. 
 
Datalastic provides 4 plans, you can check them below and choose the suitable for you:
Access vessel destination Port in Vessel Maritime API

FULL Ports DATABASE | 89€

Download full maritime ports database in csv file and recieve port names, port codes, port types, and more. Click below to see the example.
Access vessel destination Port in Vessel Maritime API

Limited PORTS DATABASE | 59€

Access selected maritime ports database in CSV file and receive port names, port codes and more. Click below to see the example.
Access vessel destination Port in Vessel Maritime API

Basic PORTS DATABASE | 39€

Aquire maritime ports list with the names of the ports only. Click below the button belowto see the data sample and download your file.
Get Complete Ships and Ports Database Now!
Don’t know where to start? You can get the vessel database within moments.           
Feel free to send us an email at support@datalastic.com or our contact form if you need samples or any questions we can assist with. We will be more than happy to help you to grow your business. 

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