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: json { "name": "Horizon", "build_min": "1990", "build_max": "2024", "sog_min": "10", "sog_max": "20", "destination": "Rotterdam", "max_pages": 5 } ## 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: json { "Vessel": "LODIGROUP SOLO SAIL", "MMSI": 228104630, "IMO": "---", "Type": "Sailing", "Area": "North Atlantic Ocean", "Speed": "11.3 Knots", "Destination": "---", "Size": "15 m", "Build": "---", "Received": "2 h, 52 min", "Country": "France", "Flag": "https://www.myshiptracking.com/icons/flags2/24/FR.png", "URL": "https://www.myshiptracking.com/vessels/lodigroup-solo-sail-mmsi-228104630-imo-" } ## 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.