United States Coast Guard

United States Coast Guard Port State Information API

Port State Information Exchange vessel safety data

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Operations 5

GET /xml/PSIXData.asmx/getVesselSummaryXMLString Get Vessel Summary #

GET /xml/PSIXData.asmx/getVesselParticularsXMLString Get Vessel Particulars #

GET /xml/PSIXData.asmx/getVesselCasesXMLString Get Vessel Cases #

GET /xml/PSIXData.asmx/getVesselDeficienciesXMLString Get Vessel Deficiencies #

GET /xml/PSIXData.asmx/getVesselDocumentsXMLString Get Vessel Documents #

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OpenAPI Specification

openapi: 3.2.0
info:
  title: CGMIX Maritime Information Exchange Equipment Port State Information API
  description: The Coast Guard Maritime Information Exchange (CGMIX) provides access to U.S. Coast Guard maritime information including vessel documentation, Port State Information Exchange (PSIX) vessel data, equipment certification listings, and Incident Investigation Reports (IIR). Data originates from the Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE) system and is updated weekly.
  version: 1.0.0
  contact:
    name: U.S. Coast Guard CGMIX
    url: https://cgmix.uscg.mil/
  license:
    name: Public Domain
    url: https://www.usa.gov/government-works
servers:
- url: https://cgmix.uscg.mil
  description: CGMIX Production Server
tags:
- name: Port State Information
  description: Port State Information Exchange vessel safety data
paths:
  /xml/PSIXData.asmx/getVesselSummaryXMLString:
    get:
      operationId: getVesselSummary
      summary: Get Vessel Summary
      description: Retrieve a summary of vessel information from the Port State Information Exchange (PSIX) system by official vessel number.
      tags:
      - Port State Information
      parameters:
      - name: VesselID
        in: query
        description: Official vessel number
        required: true
        schema:
          type: string
        example: '1234567'
      responses:
        '200':
          description: XML document containing vessel summary data
          content:
            text/xml:
              schema:
                type: string
  /xml/PSIXData.asmx/getVesselParticularsXMLString:
    get:
      operationId: getVesselParticulars
      summary: Get Vessel Particulars
      description: Retrieve detailed vessel particulars including dimensions, tonnage, and technical specifications.
      tags:
      - Port State Information
      parameters:
      - name: VesselID
        in: query
        description: Official vessel number
        required: true
        schema:
          type: string
        example: '1234567'
      responses:
        '200':
          description: XML document containing vessel particulars
          content:
            text/xml:
              schema:
                type: string
  /xml/PSIXData.asmx/getVesselCasesXMLString:
    get:
      operationId: getVesselCases
      summary: Get Vessel Cases
      description: Retrieve Port State Control inspection cases associated with a vessel, including deficiencies and operational controls.
      tags:
      - Port State Information
      parameters:
      - name: VesselID
        in: query
        description: Official vessel number
        required: true
        schema:
          type: string
        example: '1234567'
      responses:
        '200':
          description: XML document containing vessel inspection cases
          content:
            text/xml:
              schema:
                type: string
  /xml/PSIXData.asmx/getVesselDeficienciesXMLString:
    get:
      operationId: getVesselDeficiencies
      summary: Get Vessel Deficiencies
      description: Retrieve documented deficiencies found during Port State Control inspections for a specific vessel.
      tags:
      - Port State Information
      parameters:
      - name: VesselID
        in: query
        description: Official vessel number
        required: true
        schema:
          type: string
        example: '1234567'
      responses:
        '200':
          description: XML document containing vessel deficiency records
          content:
            text/xml:
              schema:
                type: string
  /xml/PSIXData.asmx/getVesselDocumentsXMLString:
    get:
      operationId: getVesselDocuments
      summary: Get Vessel Documents
      description: Retrieve a list of certificates and documents associated with a vessel, including statutory certificates, endorsements, and permits.
      tags:
      - Port State Information
      parameters:
      - name: VesselID
        in: query
        description: Official vessel number
        required: true
        schema:
          type: string
        example: '1234567'
      responses:
        '200':
          description: XML document containing vessel certificates and documents
          content:
            text/xml:
              schema:
                type: string