Vessels Ownership API
Discover in-depth vessel ownership information, including current and historical ownership data, contact information for vessel owners, commercial and technical details and operator managers with our comprehensive vessel ownership database.
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Vessel Counts in our Ownership Database
Bulk Vessels Records
Tankers Vessels Records
General Vessels Records
Fishing Vessels Records
Containers Records
Vessel Ownership Information
Explore the technical specifications and ownership details of vessels.
This table provides you with a complete overview of our static records, with detailed explanations for each record, and with the possibility to add more.
Field Name | Description |
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Id | A unique identifier for the vessel. |
Imo | International Maritime Organization number, unique to each vessel. |
Vessel Name | The name of the vessel. |
Beneficial Owner | The entity that enjoys the benefits of owning the vessel, even though its title may be in another name. |
Beneficial Owner Country | The country of the beneficial owner. |
Operator | The company responsible for the vessel's operational activities. |
Operator Country | The country where the operator is based. |
Flag Name | The flag under which the vessel is registered. |
Vessel Type Code | Type of the vessel, e.g., "Bulk" for bulk carrier. |
Built Year | The year the vessel was built. |
Buyer | The entity purchasing the vessel. |
Dwt Design | Deadweight tonnage design; indicates the vessel's carrying capacity in metric tonnes. |
Class1 Code | Classification code according to a certain class; may be null if not applicable. |
Technical Manager | The entity responsible for the technical management of the vessel. |
Technical Manager Country | The country where the technical manager is based. |
Commercial Manager | The entity responsible for the vessel's commercial operations. |
Commercial Manager Country | The country where the commercial manager is based. |
Modified At | The date and time the data was last updated. |
Example Vessel Ownership API Request:
Find information about vessel ownership, providing details on beneficial owners, operators, and managers of the vessel.
Example Vessel Ownership API Request:
https://api.datalastic.com/api/maritime_reports/ownership
Request Parameters:
api-key – Your API Key sent to you via email upon your successful registration
imo– IMO vessel number
name– Vessel name.
beneficial_owner– Name of the beneficial owner.
operator– Name of the operator.
technical_manager– Name of the technical manager.
commercial_manager– Name of the commercial manager.
Here is an example using from,to as parameter for Vessel Onwership:
https://api.datalastic.com/api/maritime_reports/ownership?api-key={API_KEY}&beneficial_owner=Steamship
Vessel Ownership Data API Response Example
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About Vessels Ownership API Data
Datalastic vessels ownership API data is a comprehensive resource for anyone seeking detailed information on vessel ownership.
The ownership data provided is up-to-date and reliable, including the name of the current owner, their contact information, and relevant identifiers.
In fact it is designed to meet the needs of ship brokers, vessel owners, and maritime industry professionals who require accurate and detailed ownership information to make informed decisions.
Different Vessel Types In One Database
The coverage of commercial vessels includes container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, and other types of cargo vessels. We also provide vessel ownership API data for passenger vessels, such as cruise ships and ferries, as well as offshore vessels and other types of specialty vessels.
We have 49,000 records about vessel owners, combined from 14,000 records for bulk, 9,400 records for tankers, 4,000 records for other types of vessels, and many more.
