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I got tired of refreshing HN, so I made it refresh itself
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Open-source API for IACS vessel classification data
by tsolman·Mar 27, 2026·4 points·0 comments
AI Analysis
●●SolidNiche GemSolve My Problem
Structured IACS classification data without the scraper maintenance MarineTraffic requires.
Strengths
- •Exposes hard-to-scrape compliance fields like survey dates and class status.
- •Weekly automated refreshes mean no stale records or maintenance overhead.
- •Clear pricing tiers with a usable free tier for testing.
Weaknesses
- •Weekly data refresh might be too slow for real-time tracking needs.
- •Niche audience limits broader adoption beyond maritime logistics teams.
Category
Target Audience
Maritime developers, logistics engineers, supply chain analytics teams
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MarineTraffic · Spire Maritime · VesselFinder
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