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Open Waters AIS

MCP server · by openwaters

Other Tools Streamable HTTP v0.11.0

Live AIS vessel positions by MMSI, name, area, or radius, plus coverage. No sign-in, no key.

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Install

Run one of the commands below, then add the client config underneath.

Streamable HTTPhttps://ais.openwaters.io/mcp

Client configuration

Paste into Claude Desktop, Cursor (mcp.json), VS Code or any MCP client, then restart the client.

mcpServers{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ais-2": {
      "url": "https://ais.openwaters.io/mcp"
    }
  }
}

About this server

Open Waters AIS is listed in the Other Tools category of the MCPNav directory. It is distributed as Streamable HTTP and can be loaded by any client that speaks the Model Context Protocol.

Typical uses include giving your assistant scoped access to the corresponding service so it can answer questions and take actions with real data instead of guessing. Always review what a server can access before you enable it — see our MCP security guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Open Waters AIS MCP server?

Open Waters AIS is an MCP server by openwaters. Live AIS vessel positions by MMSI, name, area, or radius, plus coverage. No sign-in, no key.

How do I install Open Waters AIS?

Install it with: https://ais.openwaters.io/mcp. Then add the JSON config to your client's MCP settings and restart the client.

Is Open Waters AIS free to use?

The MCP server itself is free to install. The source is public on https://github.com/openwatersio/aiscast. Any third-party API it calls (such as a search or maps API) may require its own key and billing.

Which clients support Open Waters AIS?

Any MCP-compatible client can use it, including Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf and custom agents.