Global Fishing Watch has released a new major version of GFW APIs (Application Programming Interface). Anyone can now:
- Access information about all vessel types and get extra information from public registries
- With the latest version release of an enhanced Vessel API, besides the AIS self reported data, you can also access comprehensive identity and authorization data from both regional and national public registries for vessels of all types.
- Unlike the previous version, which had limitations on fishing, carriers, and support vessels, we’ve unlocked the full potential of Global Fishing Watch vessel data, making it available for all vessel types.
- Investigate a new Insights API with indicators related to vessels
- A powerful API that compiles a collection of “vessel insights” by consolidating vital data about a vessel’s historical activity (derived from AIS) and its authorizations.
- These insights have been crafted to empower decision-making, streamline operational planning, and enhance due diligence efforts.
- Our aim is to simplify the process for users in identifying vessel attributes that may signal a need for more scrutiny.
- More features, enhance performance and improved documentation
- We’ve enhanced the 4Wings Report API with enhanced functionality that allows for in-depth analysis within a specific buffer zone associated with a particular region.
- We’ve taken a significant leap forward by introducing a variety of new encounter events involving different vessel types, along with AIS off events.
In addition to this new major version, we will continue to retain and support API Version 2 for several months. As a result, both versions will be accessible on the API documentation site. For precise information regarding deprecation timelines, please consult the APIs Release Notes.
To learn more check out the examples in the API documentation on the Global Fishing Watch site. Share feedback through this form. Email [email protected] for support.
Release – Thursday 26 October
