generated: '2026-08-09' method: searched source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/llms.txt model: per-key quota, negotiated per service; not numerically published summary: ShipFinder does not publish numeric rate limits. Every dataset carries a "Request Limits" statement saying calls are subject to quota restrictions according to the permission type attached to the API key, with the actual figures visible only in the console or via the support team. Vessel Search is the single endpoint documented as having no frequency limit once access is granted. Exhaustion is signalled in the response envelope, not in headers. headers: null in_band_codes: - status: 12 meaning: Request data volume exceeds limit, execution rejected - status: 15 meaning: Multi-vessel request quantity exceeds limit - status: 22 meaning: Vessel query quantity exceeds limit - status: 23 meaning: Vessel query frequency exceeds limit - status: 25 meaning: Vessel archive query quantity exceeds limit - status: 26 meaning: Vessel current status query quantity exceeds limit - status: 28 meaning: Track query time exceeds limit - status: 29 meaning: Request frequency too high, please try again later - status: 30 meaning: Request parameter exceeds limit default_data_windows: - scope: Vessel history track window: latest month by default; longer periods on request - scope: Port call records window: latest month by default; 6/12 months or longer on request premium_services: - 2.4 Inbound / Expected Arrivals - 3.2 Ship-to-Ship (STS) Events - 5.3 Global Marine Weather - 6.1 China Region Navigational Warnings - 7.5 Arrival/Departure Event Push - 7.6 Vessel Dynamic ETA Push - 7.7 Vessel AIS Signal Loss Event Push - 7.8 Vessel STS Event Push contact: support@elaneglobal.com documented_limits: - endpoint: 1.2 Vessel Search source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/428749512e0.md premium: false statement: 'An API key must be created before using this service. This API has no access frequency limits—unlimited calls are allowed once access permission is granted. To apply for or inquire about your access permission, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 1.3 Vessels Nearby source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/429003024e0.md premium: false statement: 'An API key must be created before using this service. API calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type. To view your current service access permissions, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 1.4 Vessels in Zone source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/429583708e0.md premium: false statement: 'An API key must be created before using this service. API calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type. To view your current service access permissions, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 1.5 Vessel Flag Information source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/429919472e0.md premium: false statement: 'An API key must be created before using this service. API calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type. To view your current service access permissions, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 2.1 Port Information source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/429932201e0.md premium: false statement: 'An API key must be created before using this service. API calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type. To view your current service access permissions, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 2.2 Currently Berthed Vessels source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/430197412e0.md premium: false statement: 'An API key must be created before using this service. API calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type. To view your current service access permissions, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 2.3 Currently Anchored Vessels source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/430236145e0.md premium: false statement: 'An API key must be created before using this service. API calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type. To view your current service access permissions, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 2.4 Inbound / Expected Arrivals source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/430249182e0.md premium: true statement: 'This is a premium service that requires advanced permission application prior to use. An API key must be created before using this service. Service calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type.To view your current service access permissions or activate service permissions, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 3.1 Vessel History Track source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/430346103e0.md premium: false statement: 'An API key must be created before using this service. Service calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type. The service only supports querying vessel tracks within the latest month by default. To view your current service access permissions or access vessel track records from an earlier time period, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 3.2 Ship-to-Ship (STS) Events source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/430352093e0.md premium: true statement: 'This is a premium service that requires advanced permission application prior to use. An API key must be created before using this service. Service calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type.To view your current service access permissions or activate service permissions, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 3.3 Vessel Port Call History source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/430426234e0.md premium: false statement: 'An API key must be created before using this service. Service calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type. This service queries port call records within the latest month by default. To view your current service access permissions or enable the query for port call records covering 6 months, 12 months or a longer period, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 3.4 Vessel Port Call Records at Specific Port source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/430484162e0.md premium: false statement: 'An API key must be created before using this service. Service calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type. This service queries port call records within the latest month by default. To view your current service access permissions or enable the query for port call records covering 6 months, 12 months or a longer period, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 3.5 Vessel Current Port Call source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/430498718e0.md premium: false statement: 'An API key must be created before using this service. API calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type. To view your current service access permissions, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 3.6 Port Calls Records for Port source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/430531632e0.md premium: false statement: 'An API key must be created before using this service. Service calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type. This service queries port call records within the latest month by default. To view your current service access permissions or enable the query for port call records covering 6 months, 12 months or a longer period, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 4.1 Point-to-Point Route Planning source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/431124483e0.md premium: false statement: 'An API key must be created before using this service. API calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type. To view your current service access permissions, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 4.2 Port-to-Port Route Planning source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/431244012e0.md premium: false statement: 'An API key must be created before using this service. API calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type. To view your current service access permissions, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 4.3 ETA Query source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/431244206e0.md premium: false statement: 'An API key must be created before using this service. API calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type. To view your current service access permissions, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 5.3 Global Marine Weather source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/431272522e0.md premium: true statement: '- This is a premium service that requires advanced permission application prior to use. - An API key must be created in the Dashboard before using this service. - Service calls are subject to quota restrictions according to your permission type; your current service access permissions can be viewed in the Dashboard. - Please contact our support team to activate service permissions.' - endpoint: 6.1 China Region Navigational Warnings source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/431872073e0.md premium: true statement: 'This is a premium service that requires advanced permission application prior to use. An API key must be created before using this service. The corresponding monitored fleet vessels and push receiving URL must be configured under the API key. To view your current service access permissions, please contact our support team: support@elaneglobal.com.' - endpoint: 7.5 Arrival/Departure Event Push source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/433316672e0.md premium: true statement: This is a premium service that requires advanced permission application prior to use. An API key must be created in the Dashboard before using this service. The corresponding monitored fleet vessels and push receiving URL must be configured under the API key. Your current service access permissions can be viewed in the Dashboard. Please contact our support team to activate service permissions. - endpoint: 7.6 Vessel Dynamic ETA Push source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/433432729e0.md premium: true statement: This is a premium service that requires advanced permission application prior to use. An API key must be created in the Dashboard before using this service. The corresponding monitored fleet vessels and push receiving URL must be configured under the API key. Your current service access permissions can be viewed in the Dashboard. Please contact our support team to activate service permissions. - endpoint: 7.7 Vessel AIS Signal Loss Event Push source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/433437582e0.md premium: true statement: '- This is a premium service that requires advanced permission application prior to use. - An API key must be created in the Dashboard before using this service. The corresponding monitored fleet vessels and push receiving URL must be configured under the API key. - Your current service access permissions can be viewed in the Dashboard. Please contact our support team to activate service permissions.' - endpoint: 7.8 Vessel STS Event Push source: https://docs.shipfinder.com/433444123e0.md premium: true statement: This is a premium service that requires advanced permission application prior to use. An API key must be created in the Dashboard before using this service. The corresponding monitored fleet vessels and push receiving URL must be configured under the API key. Your current service access permissions can be viewed in the Dashboard. Please contact our support team to activate service permissions. x-evidence: fetched: '2026-08-09' pages: 23