Ship Tracking Scraper

This Apify actor scrapes vessel data from the MyShipTracking website based on user-defined parameters such as vessel name, construction year range, speed range, destination, and more. The actor collects detailed ship information, including vessel name, country, flag, and a direct link to the vessel's page, and outputs the data in a structured format.

Input Parameters

The actor accepts the following input parameters as a JSON object:

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
name	String	""	Filter by vessel name.
build_min	String	""	Minimum build year for vessels.
build_max	String	""	Maximum build year for vessels.
sog_min	String	""	Minimum speed over ground (knots).
sog_max	String	""	Maximum speed over ground (knots).
destination	String	""	Filter by vessel destination.
max_pages	Integer	100	Maximum number of pages to scrape.

Example input:

1{
2  "name": "Horizon",
3  "build_min": "1990",
4  "build_max": "2024",
5  "sog_min": "10",
6  "sog_max": "20",
7  "destination": "Rotterdam",
8  "max_pages": 5
9}

Output

The actor outputs the scraped vessel data in a structured JSON format. Each entry includes:

Field	Description
Vessel	Name of the vessel.
MMSI	Maritime Mobile Service Identity number.
IMO	International Maritime Organization number.
Type	Vessel type (e.g., Sailing, Cargo).
Area	Current area of the vessel.
Speed	Vessel speed in knots.
Destination	Current destination.
Size	Vessel size in meters.
Build	Year the vessel was built.
Received	Last received time of the vessel's position.
Country	Country of the vessel.
Flag	URL to the image of the vessel's flag.
URL	Direct link to the vessel's page.

Example output:

1{
2  "Vessel": "LODIGROUP SOLO SAIL",
3  "MMSI": 228104630,
4  "IMO": "---",
5  "Type": "Sailing",
6  "Area": "North Atlantic Ocean",
7  "Speed": "11.3 Knots",
8  "Destination": "---",
9  "Size": "15 m",
10  "Build": "---",
11  "Received": "2 h, 52 min",
12  "Country": "France",
13  "Flag": "https://www.myshiptracking.com/icons/flags2/24/FR.png",
14  "URL": "https://www.myshiptracking.com/vessels/lodigroup-solo-sail-mmsi-228104630-imo-"
15}

Use Cases

The Ship Tracking Scraper actor can be applied in various scenarios, including but not limited to:

• Maritime Analytics: Analyze vessel traffic, speed patterns, and areas of operation to identify trends or monitor maritime activity in specific regions.
• Fleet Monitoring: Track and gather data about vessels belonging to a specific fleet, ensuring up-to-date information on their status and location.
• Market Research: Collect data on vessels for industry reports, including ship types, destinations, and operational details.
• Environmental Studies: Monitor vessel movements to study their environmental impact, such as emissions or activity in ecologically sensitive areas.
• Competitive Analysis: Analyze competitors' shipping operations, including vessel types, routes, and speeds.
• Logistics Optimization: Utilize the data for supply chain management, helping to track and optimize shipping routes and schedules.
• Educational and Research Purposes: Gather vessel data for academic research or educational projects focused on maritime studies.