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MERCATOR — Cargo · MMSI 211191520

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MERCATOR was last reported under way in the North Sea, at 52.2925° N, 9.0001° E, on 23 Oct 2026, 05:23 UTC. It was sailing from MINDEN to PEINE with an ETA of 19 Oct 2026, 11:36 UTC.

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Underway Using Engine
Current Navigational Status
4.9 kn
Speed
104.0°
/ 102°
Course / Heading
2.5 m
Static Draught
2.4 m
Current Draught

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MINDENDEMID
ATD
05:08 UTCOct 23, 2026
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PEINEDEPEI
ETA
11:36 UTCOct 19, 2026
MERCATOR

MERCATOR

Identity

Cargo
Type
Germany flagDE
Flag
N/A
IMO Number
211191520
MMSI
DC8072
Call Sign

Specifications

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Length × Breadth
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Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
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Class Society
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About MERCATOR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MERCATOR — Cargo

MERCATOR is a cargo registered under the Germany flag.

MERCATOR route and voyage history

MERCATOR is currently on a voyage from MINDEN to PEINE with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-19T11:36:00Z. The live route and current course of MERCATOR are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

Vessels in the same class as MERCATOR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 211191520
  • Call sign: DC8072
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Germany

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MERCATOR right now?

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MERCATOR was last reported under way in the North Sea, on 23 Oct 2026, 05:23 UTC. It was sailing from MINDEN to PEINE with an ETA of 19 Oct 2026, 11:36 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

What are the identifiers for MERCATOR?

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MERCATOR broadcasts MMSI 211191520, with call sign DC8072. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.

What type of ship is MERCATOR?

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MERCATOR is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the DE flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full DE flag list at /flag/de.

How can I see the live position of MERCATOR?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MERCATOR above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.

How often is MERCATOR's position updated?

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AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.

What class is MERCATOR?

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As a cargo, MERCATOR sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo.

MERCATOR — Key Facts

MMSI
211191520
Call sign
DC8072
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
DE
Navigation status
Underway Using Engine
Current speed
4.9 knots
Course over ground
104.0°
Heading
102°
Last known position
52.2925°, 9.0001°
Destination
PEINE
ETA
2026-10-19T11:36:00Z
Departure port
MINDEN
Actual time of departure
2026-10-23T05:08:00Z
Current draught
2.4 m
Maximum static draught
2.5 m
AIS last updated
2026-10-23T05:23:05Z