Build validation services with trusted global data
Technical features
Stable and Backward-Compatible
Say goodbye to frequent breaking changes typical with REST. GraphQL ensures smoother versioning and future-proof integration.
Self-Service Schema
Request only the data you need—no more over-fetching. Live documentation lets you easily reference fields and outputs without endless scrolling.
Efficient Error Handling
Get instant feedback with 4xx error codes for any request issues, so you can debug faster without guessing if it's a server problem.
One Endpoint, Always
No need to juggle multiple URLs. Every query hits a single, consistent endpoint, simplifying your workflows.
Datasets on the API
Illegal, banned and at-risk vessels
IUU Blacklists
These vessels are publicly known to engage in illegal fishing and are listed by one of over a dozen international governance bodies.
WROs & Findings
Vessels banned from contributing to US imports for forced labor violations.
US Sanctions
Fishing vessels associated with sanctioned individuals.
Social Risks
Vessels publicly flagged for potential forced labor violations by the Outlaw Ocean Project's investigative reporting
Harmonized vessel profiles
Indentifiers
NameValid name variants
Flag
RFMO ID
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Number
Call Sign (IRCS)
MMSI
National registration number
Activities
Flag registration dateFishing license number
Permits from Regional Fishery Management Organizations/Bodies
Authorized fishing areas
Authorized species
Authorized gear type
Home port
Owners & Operators
Beneficial OwnerCaptain
Charter Company
Charterer
Fish master
Operator
Operating company
Owner
Ship builder
Construction
Vessel typeCapacity
Number of wells
Beam
Depth
Engine power
Length
Tonnage
Trade and Scientific Data
Species
Over 11,000 harmonized species profiles with scientific names, common names, FAO codes and even advanced taxonomy details to aid in classification.
MSC fisheries
Status and details of all active fisheries certificates issued by the Marine Stewardship Council. The only alternative is manual lookups on the Goldfish website.
Known fisheries
Key details on over 11,200 global fisheries in commercial trade to answer questions like: is that fish caught there? Does this gear type make sense?
MSC vessels
Fishing vessels publicly associated with MSC fisheries. This is an attribute of our harmonized vessel profiles and can be used to detect fraud risk.