---
title: "Get vessel information, by name."
method: GET
path: "/vessel/v2/{name}/info"
tags: ["Info"]
---

# Get vessel information, by name.

`GET /vessel/v2/{name}/info`

This endpoint returns vessel information by name. You can search for vessels using a name string. If several vessels match the query, up to 5 results may be returned.
The response includes:
- Identification fields: `imo`, `mmsi`, `name`, and `fka` (former known as).
- Vessel dimensions (in meters): `length`, `width, and `maxDraft`.
- Additional details:
  - `vesselType`: classification of the vessel (such as `bulk_carrier`, or `container_ship`).
  - `dwt`: deadweight tonnage (in tonnes) - the maximum weight a ship can safely carry, including cargo, fuel, crew, etc.
  - `gt`: gross tonnage - a unitless measure of the vessel’s total internal volume.

## Path parameters

- `name` string, required

## Response `200`

OK

## Other responses

- `404` — Not found

---

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