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MERBABU — Tanker · IMO 9388364

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MERBABU is currently at anchor in the East China Sea, at 29.6193° N, 123.0629° E. It is sailing from PUERTO ARMUELLES to NINGBO with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 04:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 07:42 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
257.0°
/ 35°
Course / Heading
8.2 m
Static Draught
15 m
Current Draught

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ATD
05:49 UTCOct 2, 2026
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ETA
04:00 UTCNov 5, 2026
MERBABU

MERBABU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Malta flagMT
Flag
9388364
IMO Number
215743000
MMSI
9HA4645
Call Sign

Specifications

244 m × 42 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
105,746 t
Deadweight
57,144 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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About MERBABU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MERBABU — Tanker

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 57,144 GT, and a dead weight of 105,746 tonnes, MERBABU is a tanker registered under the Malta flag. The vessel is owned by CHAMBAL FERTILISERS & CHEMICALS NEW DELHI - INDIA, built by HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

MERBABU route and voyage history

MERBABU is currently on a voyage from PUERTO ARMUELLES to NINGBO with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-05T04:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MERBABU 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

MERBABU is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MERBABU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 215743000
  • IMO: 9388364
  • Call sign: 9HA4645
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Malta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MERBABU right now?

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MERBABU is currently at anchor in the East China Sea. It is sailing from PUERTO ARMUELLES to NINGBO with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 04:00 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 MERBABU?

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MERBABU broadcasts MMSI 215743000 and is registered as IMO 9388364, with call sign 9HA4645. 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 MERBABU?

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

How can I see the live position of MERBABU?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MERBABU 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 MERBABU'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 MERBABU?

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MERBABU is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, MERBABU sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. MERBABU has a gross tonnage of 57,144 GT.

MERBABU — Key Facts

MMSI
215743000
IMO number
9388364
Call sign
9HA4645
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MT
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
257.0°
Heading
35°
Last known position
29.6193°, 123.0629°
Destination
NINGBO
ETA
2026-11-05T04:00:00Z
Departure port
PUERTO ARMUELLES
Actual time of departure
2026-10-02T05:49:00Z
Current draught
15 m
Maximum static draught
8.2 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
57144
Dead weight
105746 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T07:42:00Z