Conditional Areas
Reading Time: < 1 minuteConditional areas can be set on default or voyage specific level. A limited number of no go areas are enabled by default. The most common areas are already added in the API and can be found here. This way you can find the area ID which can be inserted included in requests. In a voyage
Read MoreGetting Started with Vessel Routing API
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEmail with credentials You will receive an email with credentials for access to the API. This email will also include instructions on how to access it. If you haven’t received your email, pleased contact [email protected]. Technical documentation For additional information on the Vessel Routing API, please visit our developer portal found here.
Read MoreImplementation Advice by DTN
Reading Time: 2 minutesOur advice for true weather optimization is to only supply a departure (start) and destination (end) point for best optimization results. If only the departure (start) and destination (end) is provided, the algorithm will fully optimize the route. Provide accurate beam, LOA, and draft measurements of the vessel For safe and correct navigation output, it’s
Read MoreRouteNetwork
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDTN uses a RouteNetwork (in partnership with ChartWorld). The Route Network is a worldwide network of waypoints and leg-lines; it provides for tracks within Restricted Routing Areas and allows to implement own routing and optimization strategies in Unrestricted Routing Areas. Diverse Data Sources: It leverages a variety of sources: Bathymetry Charts Sailing Directions NavAreaWarnings T&P Notices
Read MoreVessel Routing API Implementation
Reading Time: 3 minutesIntroduction Below is a short example of how to implement the Vessel Routing API. This example is written for Node.js, but can easily be translated into other programming languages. The complete API specification can be found here. Technical Description To use the Vessel Routing API, you will take the following steps: Request a JWT access
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