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class="hero " id="content-block_c11f80f2918623568a62bba5ba963aa6" ><div class="wrapper clearfix"><div class="col col6 herosection" ><h1>Vessel Characteristics Data</h1><p class="lead">An extended set of vessel characteristics data, complementary to AIS, providing increased transparency on all commercial vessels.</p><p><a class="calltoaction" href="https://spire.com/maritime/configure-your-ais-solution/" >Configure your AIS data solution</a> <a class="inverted calltoaction" href="http://insights.spire.com/maritime/vessel-characteristics-demo" >Try a demo</a></p><p><a class="arrowlink scrolltoelement" href="#fields" >View all available fields</a></p></div></div><div class="visual"></div></section> <script>if (window.innerWidth < 750) { var elem = document.querySelector(".mobilehide"); elem.parentNode.removeChild(elem); } if (window.innerWidth > 751) { var elem = document.querySelector(".desktophide"); elem.parentNode.removeChild(elem); }</script> <section class="toggleblock " id="content-block_764dbb545800adbf32bc1d44b2f023e8 "><div class="wrapper clearfix"><div class="col col12"><h2 id="fields">How does Spire’s Vessel Characteristics work?</h2><p style="max-width: 980px;">Over 80 vessel characteristics fields are updated on a regular basis and delivered through Maritime 2.0 API (GraphQL) alongside AIS data. This makes it a one stop shop for vessel information.</p><p>For additional information, please refer to the <a href="https://documentation.spire.com/maritime-2-0/vessels/output-objects/vessel-characteristics/" >Vessel Characteristics documentation page</a>.</p><dl><dt class=""> <a href="#"><h3>Vessel design</h3> </a></dt><dd class=""><p>(e.g. deadweight, grossTonnage, netTonnage, etc.)</p><pre><code class="language-python">isCoated <strong>Extended field</strong> # Indicated if the vessel tanks are coated (Yes/No) isGearless <strong>Extended field</strong> # Yes if has no lifting gear or No isSelfUnloading <strong>Extended field</strong> # Yes or no is the vessel self-unloading gearDisplay <strong>Extended field</strong> # Details of lifting gear gearMaxSwl <strong>Extended field</strong> # Safe working load (lifting capacity) of the lifting gear reeferPointCount <strong>Extended field</strong> # No. of plug-in points for refrigerated containers hullTypeCode <strong>Extended field</strong> # indicates if single or double hull or bottom</code></pre><div class="bgvideo"> </div></dd><dt class=""> <a href="#"><h3>Vessel registration</h3> </a></dt><dd class=""><p>(e.g. class1Code, class2Code, classDetails, etc.)</p><pre><code class="language-python">class1Code <strong>Extended field</strong> # The name of the classification society who inspects # the vessel and awards statutory certificates class2Code <strong>Extended field </strong># The name of the secondary classification society # who certificates dual classed vessels classDetails <strong>Extended field </strong># Vessel class details isIceClassed <strong>Extended field </strong># Indicates if the vessel ice classed (Yes/No) iceClass <strong>Extended field</strong> # Ice class type certificates <strong>Extended field</strong> # Details of any certificates issued</code></pre><div class="bgvideo"> </div></dd><dt class=""> <a href="#"><h3>Vessel propulsion</h3> </a></dt><dd class=""><p>(e.g. mainEngineCount, mainEngineDesigner, propulsionType, etc.)</p><pre><code class="language-python">mainEngineCount <strong>Extended field </strong># Number of main engines mainEngineDesigner <strong>Extended field </strong># Engine designer propulsionType <strong>Extended field </strong># Propulsion type code engineDesignation <strong>Extended field</strong> # Engine design identifier mcoRpm <strong>Extended field</strong> # Maximum continuous output RPM mcoKw <strong>Extended field</strong> # Maximum continuous output KW mcoHp <strong>Extended field</strong> # Maximum continuous output HP propellerCount <strong>Extended field </strong># Number of propellers propellerType <strong>Extended field</strong> # Propeller type bowThrusterCount <strong>Extended field</strong> # No. of bow thrusters sternThrusterCount <strong>Extended field</strong> # No. of stern thrusters</code></pre><div class="bgvideo"> </div></dd><dt class=""> <a href="#"><h3>Vessel dimensions</h3> </a></dt><dd class=""><p>(e.g. draught, lengthOverall, airDraught, etc.)</p><pre><code class="language-python">draught <strong>Extended field </strong># Distance between the waterline and keel lengthOverall <strong>Extended field </strong># Length overall airDraught <strong>Extended field</strong> # Distance from the waterline to highest point on vessel keelToManifold <strong>Extended field</strong> # Distance from the keel to the manifold depth <strong>Extended field</strong> # Depth (from the deck to keel) beamMoulded <strong>Extended field</strong> # Beam Moulded berthCount <strong>Extended field</strong> # No. of sleeping berths</code></pre><div class="bgvideo"> </div></dd><dt class=""> <a href="#"><h3>Vessel bunker</h3> </a></dt><dd class=""><p>(e.g. bunkers, capacity, fuelTypeCode, etc.)</p><pre><code class="language-python">bunkers <strong>Extended field </strong># array containing one or multiple bunker (fuel tank) characteristics # contains the following informations for each available bunker: capacity <strong>Extended field</strong> # Bunker (fuel tank) capacity fuelTypeCode <strong>Extended field</strong> # Bunker fuel type fuelUnitCode <strong>Extended field</strong> # Bunker fuel unit (e.g. tonnes, litres) tankCount <strong>Extended field</strong> # Number of bunker fuel tanks range <strong>Extended field</strong> # Sailing range of the vessel assuming full fuel tanks</code></pre><div class="bgvideo"> </div></dd><dt class=""> <a href="#"><h3>Vessel history</h3> </a></dt><dd class=""><p>(e.g. vesselNameDate, builtYear, registeredOwner, etc.)</p><pre><code class="language-python">vesselNameDate <strong>Extended field </strong># Date vessel's name became active (for history of name changes, etc.) builtYear <strong class="basic">Basic field</strong> # Year vessel was delivered from the shipyard to its owner deadYear <strong>Extended field</strong> # Year vessel was broken or lost shipBuilder <strong>Extended field </strong># Name of ship builder hullNumber <strong>Extended field</strong> # Hull number assigned by the shipyard registeredOwner <strong>Extended field</strong> # Registered Owner commercialOwner <strong>Extended field</strong> # Commercial Owner keelLaidYear <strong>Extended field</strong> # Date Keel Laid # (keel laying is when construction of the vessel begins) launchYear <strong>Extended field</strong> # Launch Year # (year vessel was launched from the shipyard for sea trials)</code></pre><div class="bgvideo"> </div></dd><dt class=""> <a href="#"><h3>Vessel type and trading</h3> </a></dt><dd class=""><p>(e.g. vesselSubtype, tradingCategoryCode, tradingStatusCode)</p><pre><code class="language-python">vesselSubtype <strong class="basic">Basic field</strong> # Specific subtype of vessel tradingCategoryCode <strong>Extended field</strong> # Identifies if a vessel is in Service, Dead or Newbuilding tradingStatusCode <strong>Extended field</strong> # Vessel trading status</code></pre><div class="bgvideo"> </div></dd><dt class=""> <a href="#"><h3>Vessel capacity</h3> </a></dt><dd class=""><p>(e.g. deadweight, grossTonnage, netTonnage, etc.)</p><pre><code class="language-python">deadweight <strong class="basic">Basic field</strong> # The difference between displacement and the empty vessel # (lightweight) at any given draught tpcmi <strong>Extended field </strong># Tons per Centimeter Immersion # how many tons are required to increase the draught by 1cm # (useful for trying to estimate the volume of cargo onboard) grossTonnage <strong class="basic">Basic field</strong> # Tonnage measure of vessels based on # the moulded volume of internal spaces netTonnage <strong>Extended field </strong># Vessel net tonnage displacement <strong>Extended field</strong> # The amount of water (in tons) displaced by the ship liquidCubic98Percent <strong>Extended field </strong># The liquid cubic capacity of the cargo tanks # when filled to 98% of capacity grainCubicCapacity <strong>Extended field</strong> # Cubic capacity (in cubic meters) of cargo holds # for grain (and other loose dry commodities) teu <strong>Extended field </strong># “Twentyfoot Equivalent Unit” # (measurement of container carrying capacity) holdCount <strong>Extended field </strong># No. of holds holdDimensions <strong>Extended field</strong> # Dimensions of holds hatchCount <strong>Extended field</strong> # No. of hatches hatchDimensions <strong>Extended field</strong> # Dimensions of hatches feu <strong>Extended field</strong> # Fortyfoot Equivalent Unit # (capacity for containers of that size) teuSurplus <strong>Extended field</strong> # Spare TEU capacity teu14t <strong>Extended field</strong> # Capacity for containers of 14 tons # (measurement of container carrying capacity) laneMeters <strong>Extended field</strong> # Lane meter capacity cars <strong>Extended field</strong> # Car carrying capacity passengers <strong>Extended field</strong> # Passenger capacity reeferCubic <strong>Extended field</strong> # Cubic Meter capacity of the refrigerated cargo space </code></pre><div class="bgvideo"> </div></dd></dl></div></div></section><section class="content nomargintop " id="content-block_46fd4f843d47f2b948d94714404777d9"><div class="wrapper clearfix"><div class="col col12"><p><strong class="label basic">Basic fields</strong> are available in the Standard and Premium Maritime 2.0 APIs.<br /> <strong class="label">Extended fields</strong> are available only in the Premium Maritime 2.0 API.</p></div></div></section><section class="content mobilehide desktophide layout_2_5" id="content-block_6962773c16b0b26b101dc95764495a79"><div class="wrapper clearfix"><div class="col col12 intro"><h2 id="fields">How does Spire’s Vessel Characteristics work?</h2><p style="max-width: 980px;">Over 80 vessel characteristics fields are updated on a regular basis and delivered through Maritime 2.0 API (GraphQL) alongside AIS data. This makes it a one stop shop for vessel information.</p><p><strong class="label basic">Basic fields</strong> are available in the Standard and Premium Maritime 2.0 APIs.<br /> <strong class="label">Extended fields</strong> are available only in the Premium Maritime 2.0 API.</p> <br><br></div></div><div class="wrapper clearfix"><div class="col col3"><div style="position: sticky; top: 80px;"><h5>Available fields by type:</h5><nav><ol style="font-family: Exo, sans-serif;"><li><a class="scrolltoelement" href="#capacity_fields" style="color: #be0000;" ><strong>Vessel capacity</strong></a><br /><small>(e.g. deadweight, grossTonnage, netTonnage, etc.)</small></li><li><a class="scrolltoelement" href="#design_fields" style="color: #be0000;" ><strong>Design</strong></a><br /><small>(e.g. deadweight, grossTonnage, netTonnage, etc.)</small></li><li><a class="scrolltoelement" href="#registration_fields" style="color: #be0000;" ><strong>Vessel registration</strong></a><br /><small>(e.g. class1Code, class2Code, classDetails, etc.)</small></li><li><a class="scrolltoelement" href="#propulsions_fields" style="color: #be0000;" ><strong>Vessel propulsion</strong></a><br /><small>(e.g. mainEngineCount, mainEngineDesigner, propulsionType, etc.)</small></li><li><a class="scrolltoelement" href="#dimensions_fields" style="color: #be0000;" ><strong>Vessel dimensions</strong></a><br /><small>(e.g. draught, lengthOverall, airDraught, etc.)</small></li><li><a class="scrolltoelement" href="#bunker_fields" style="color: #be0000;" ><strong>Vessel bunker</strong></a><br /><small>(e.g. bunkers, capacity, fuelTypeCode, etc.)</small></li><li><a class="scrolltoelement" href="#history_fields" style="color: #be0000;" ><strong>Vessel history</strong></a><br /><small>(e.g. vesselNameDate, builtYear, registeredOwner, etc.)</small></li><li><a class="scrolltoelement" href="#vessel_and_trading_type_fields" style="color: #be0000;" ><strong>Vessel type and Trading</strong></a><br /><small>(e.g. vesselSubtype, tradingCategoryCode, tradingStatusCode </small></li></ol></nav><p><small>For additional information, please refer to the <a href="https://documentation.spire.com/maritime-2-0/vessels/output-objects/vessel-characteristics/" >Vessel Characteristics documentation page</a>.</small></div></div><div class="col col9"><ol style="margin-top: 0; padding-left: 0;"><li style="list-style-type: none;"><ol style="margin-top: 0; padding-left: 0;"><li id="capacity_fields"><h5>Vessel Capacity</h5><pre><code class="language-python">deadweight <strong class="basic">Basic field</strong> # The difference between displacement and the empty vessel # (lightweight) at any given draught tpcmi <strong>Extended field </strong># Tons per Centimeter Immersion # how many tons are required to increase the draught by 1cm # (useful for trying to estimate the volume of cargo onboard) grossTonnage <strong class="basic">Basic field</strong> # Tonnage measure of vessels based on # the moulded volume of internal spaces netTonnage <strong>Extended field </strong># Vessel net tonnage displacement <strong>Extended field</strong> # The amount of water (in tons) displaced by the ship liquidCubic98Percent <strong>Extended field </strong># The liquid cubic capacity of the cargo tanks # when filled to 98% of capacity grainCubicCapacity <strong>Extended field</strong> # Cubic capacity (in cubic meters) of cargo holds # for grain (and other loose dry commodities) teu <strong>Extended field </strong># “Twentyfoot Equivalent Unit” # (measurement of container carrying capacity) holdCount <strong>Extended field </strong># No. of holds holdDimensions <strong>Extended field</strong> # Dimensions of holds hatchCount <strong>Extended field</strong> # No. of hatches hatchDimensions <strong>Extended field</strong> # Dimensions of hatches feu <strong>Extended field</strong> # Fortyfoot Equivalent Unit # (capacity for containers of that size) teuSurplus <strong>Extended field</strong> # Spare TEU capacity teu14t <strong>Extended field</strong> # Capacity for containers of 14 tons # (measurement of container carrying capacity) laneMeters <strong>Extended field</strong> # Lane meter capacity cars <strong>Extended field</strong> # Car carrying capacity passengers <strong>Extended field</strong> # Passenger capacity reeferCubic <strong>Extended field</strong> # Cubic Meter capacity of the refrigerated cargo space </code></pre></li></ol></li><li id="design_fields"><h5>Vessel Design</h5><pre><code class="language-python">isCoated <strong>Extended field</strong> # Indicated if the vessel tanks are coated (Yes/No) isGearless <strong>Extended field</strong> # Yes if has no lifting gear or No isSelfUnloading <strong>Extended field</strong> # Yes or no is the vessel self-unloading gearDisplay <strong>Extended field</strong> # Details of lifting gear gearMaxSwl <strong>Extended field</strong> # Safe working load (lifting capacity) of the lifting gear reeferPointCount <strong>Extended field</strong> # No. of plug-in points for refrigerated containers hullTypeCode <strong>Extended field</strong> # indicates if single or double hull or bottom</code></pre></li><li id="registration_fields"><h5>Vessel Registration</h5><pre><code class="language-python">class1Code <strong>Extended field</strong> # The name of the classification society who inspects # the vessel and awards statutory certificates class2Code <strong>Extended field </strong># The name of the secondary classification society # who certificates dual classed vessels classDetails <strong>Extended field </strong># Vessel class details isIceClassed <strong>Extended field </strong># Indicates if the vessel ice classed (Yes/No) iceClass <strong>Extended field</strong> # Ice class type certificates <strong>Extended field</strong> # Details of any certificates issued</code></pre></li><li id="propulsions_fields"><h5>Vessel Propulsion</h5><pre><code class="language-python">mainEngineCount <strong>Extended field </strong># Number of main engines mainEngineDesigner <strong>Extended field </strong># Engine designer propulsionType <strong>Extended field </strong># Propulsion type code engineDesignation <strong>Extended field</strong> # Engine design identifier mcoRpm <strong>Extended field</strong> # Maximum continuous output RPM mcoKw <strong>Extended field</strong> # Maximum continuous output KW mcoHp <strong>Extended field</strong> # Maximum continuous output HP propellerCount <strong>Extended field </strong># Number of propellers propellerType <strong>Extended field</strong> # Propeller type bowThrusterCount <strong>Extended field</strong> # No. of bow thrusters sternThrusterCount <strong>Extended field</strong> # No. of stern thrusters</code></pre></li><li id="dimensions_fields"><h5>Vessel Dimensions</h5><pre><code class="language-python">draught <strong>Extended field </strong># Distance between the waterline and keel lengthOverall <strong>Extended field </strong># Length overall airDraught <strong>Extended field</strong> # Distance from the waterline to highest point on vessel keelToManifold <strong>Extended field</strong> # Distance from the keel to the manifold depth <strong>Extended field</strong> # Depth (from the deck to keel) beamMoulded <strong>Extended field</strong> # Beam Moulded berthCount <strong>Extended field</strong> # No. of sleeping berths</code></pre></li><li id="bunker_fields"><h5>Vessel Bunker</h5><pre><code class="language-python">bunkers <strong>Extended field </strong># array containing one or multiple bunker (fuel tank) characteristics # contains the following informations for each available bunker: capacity <strong>Extended field</strong> # Bunker (fuel tank) capacity fuelTypeCode <strong>Extended field</strong> # Bunker fuel type fuelUnitCode <strong>Extended field</strong> # Bunker fuel unit (e.g. tonnes, litres) tankCount <strong>Extended field</strong> # Number of bunker fuel tanks range <strong>Extended field</strong> # Sailing range of the vessel assuming full fuel tanks</code></pre></li><li id="history_fields"><h5>Vessel History</h5><pre><code class="language-python">vesselNameDate <strong>Extended field </strong># Date vessel's name became active (for history of name changes, etc.) builtYear <strong class="basic">Basic field</strong> # Year vessel was delivered from the shipyard to its owner deadYear <strong>Extended field</strong> # Year vessel was broken or lost shipBuilder <strong>Extended field </strong># Name of ship builder hullNumber <strong>Extended field</strong> # Hull number assigned by the shipyard registeredOwner <strong>Extended field</strong> # Registered Owner commercialOwner <strong>Extended field</strong> # Commercial Owner keelLaidYear <strong>Extended field</strong> # Date Keel Laid # (keel laying is when construction of the vessel begins) launchYear <strong>Extended field</strong> # Launch Year # (year vessel was launched from the shipyard for sea trials)</code></pre></li><li id="vessel_and_trading_type_fields"><h5>Vessel Type and Trading</h5><pre><code class="language-python">vesselSubtype <strong class="basic">Basic field</strong> # Specific subtype of vessel tradingCategoryCode <strong>Extended field</strong> # Identifies if a vessel is in Service, Dead or Newbuilding tradingStatusCode <strong>Extended field</strong> # Vessel trading status</code></pre></li></ol></div></div></section><section class="content " id="content-block_d9fc31c3833bd12147d13573d0235108"><div class="wrapper clearfix"><div class="col col12 intro"><h2>Why choose Spire?</h2> <br><br></div></div><div class="wrapper clearfix"><div class="col col6"><h3 style="font-size: 1.4em;">Convenience</h3><p>Available in the same API as AIS data</p><h3 style="font-size: 1.4em;margin-top: 1.5em;">Increased Quality</h3><p>Trusted data sources and a high refresh frequency</p><h3 style="font-size: 1.4em;margin-top: 1.5em;">Best in class support including:</h3><ul class="advantages" style="font-size: 1em;"><li>Continuous Support (live technical and customer support, including onboarding and developer documentation)</li><li>Accessible through Modern APIs designed by developers, for developers</li><li>Easy integration with support from dedicated Spire engineers</li><li>24/7 global satellite coverage</li><li>Wide array of digital resources</li></ul><p><a class="calltoaction" href="https://spire.com/maritime/configure-your-ais-solution/" >Configure your AIS data solution</a></p></div><div class="col col6"><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-13479" role="img" src="https://spire.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/shipping-route-illustration.svg" alt="Shipping route diagram illustration" width="1024" height="1024" /></p></div></div></section><section class="content " id="content-block_0d3cf43c76cc5c2b08014239f7cbcfa9"><div class="wrapper clearfix"><div class="col col12 intro"><h2>What is Vessel Characteristics useful for?</h2> <br><br></div></div><div class="wrapper clearfix"><div class="col col6"><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-6802" role="img" src="https://spire.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/icon2-1.svg" alt="ship icon" width="60" height="60" /></p><h3 style="font-size: 1.3em;">Shipping companies:</h3><p>Get detailed information about vessels available for sale or charter and to understand the capabilities of vessels they want to use to transport certain cargoes or use it to compare their fleet with those of competitors.</p><p><a href="https://spire.com/maritime/use-cases/fleet-management/" class="arrowlink" >Discover more fleet management use cases</a></p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-5092" role="img" src="https://spire.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/upfront_cost_Icon.svg" alt="upfront cost Icon" width="60" height="60" /></p><h3 style="font-size: 1.3em;">Insurance companies:</h3><p>Use the data to assess the risk associated with insuring specific vessels or types of vessels. This can also help in the claim verification process.</p></div><div class="col col6"><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-6044" role="img" src="https://spire.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/globe-points-icon.svg" alt="globe points icon" width="60" height="60" /></p><h3 style="font-size: 1.3em;">Commodity traders and analysts:</h3><p>Use the API to understand the capacity of vessels used in specific trade routes, which can provide insights into trade flows.</p><p><a class="arrowlink" href="https://spire.com/maritime/use-cases/financial-services/" >Discover more financial-services use cases</a></p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-11557" role="img" src="https://spire.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/reduce-carbon-emissions-icon.svg" alt="reduce carbon emissions icon" width="60" height="60" /></p><h3 style="font-size: 1.3em;">Emission / carbon footprint:</h3><p>Analyze which vessels they are tracking to measure their emission and/or carbon emission.<br /> <a class="arrowlink" href="https://spire.com/maritime/use-cases/environmental-protection/" >Discover more environmental protection use cases</a></p></div></div></section><section class="banner maritimegradient mobilehide desktophide " id="content-block_f1fa197bd6e4d82826960ff30ae9ec8e"><div class="wrapper clearfix"><div class="col col12"><h4 style="text-align: center;">Vessel Characteristic Data is additional data that provides more information for a variety of commercial vessels within Maritime 2.0.</h4><h4></h4><hr style="opacity: 0;" /></div><div class="col col4 "><div class="icon"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="95" height="85" src="https://spire.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/scaleable_Icon-1.svg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="scaleable icon" /></div><h5>Accurate type, size, and capacity information for commercial vessels allowing them to be matched to their markets</h5></div><div class="col col4 "><div class="icon"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="90" height="75" src="https://spire.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/icon2.svg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Maritime AIS data icon" /></div><h5>Technical details and a refined view of vessels which can be used for commercial decision making</h5></div><div class="col col4 "><div class="icon"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="178" height="121" src="https://spire.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/icon_decisions.svg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="decisions icon" /></div><h5>Registration and<br /> management information</h5></div></div></section><section class="content lightgrey " id="content-block_a2781eebecff1ba878f4ec0d0cd2975f"><div class="wrapper clearfix"><div class="col col6"><p><span class="tag maritimegradient">Live demo tool</span></p><h2 style="margin-top: .5em;">Try a free live demo of Vessel Characteristics</h2><p><strong>Want to see what Vessel Characteristics data really looks like?</strong></p><p>Access our free live demo and view the full-featured, extended vessel characteristics data fields for a sample of real, live vessels.</p><p><a class="calltoaction inverted" href="http://insights.spire.com/maritime/vessel-characteristics-demo" target="_blank" >Access the live demo</a></p></div><div class="col col6"><p><a href="http://insights.spire.com/maritime/vessel-characteristics-demo" target="_blank" ><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7606" src="https://spire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/vessel_characteristics_demo.png" alt="" width="800" height="445" srcset="https://spire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/vessel_characteristics_demo.png 800w, https://spire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/vessel_characteristics_demo-300x167.png 300w, https://spire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/vessel_characteristics_demo-768x427.png 768w, https://spire.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/vessel_characteristics_demo-650x362.png 650w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></a></p></div></div></section><section class="banner maritimegradient " id="content-block_b35f51bf249e4557d515ac88027aa2d9"><div class="wrapper clearfix"><div class="col col3 empty">  </div><div class="col col6 "><h2>Get started with Vessel Characteristics</h2><p>Take the guesswork out of decision-making and strategy planning</p><p><a class="calltoaction" href="https://spire.com/maritime/configure-your-ais-solution/" >Configure your AIS data solution</a> <a class="calltoaction inverted" href="https://spire.com/maritime/get-started/" >Need more info? 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