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MEERKATZE — Law Enforce · IMO 9421245

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MEERKATZE is currently under way in the North Sea, at 54.8655° N, 8.2074° E, making 0.6 knots on a course of 249°. It is sailing from CUXHAVEN to CUXHAVEN with an ETA of 13 Nov 2026, 12:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 07:32 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.6 kn
Speed
249.0°
/ 27°
Course / Heading
5.1 m
Static Draught
5.2 m
Current Draught

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ATD
13:51 UTCNov 2, 2026
ETA
12:00 UTCNov 13, 2026
MEERKATZE

MEERKATZE

Identity

Law Enforce
Type
Germany flagDE
Flag
9421245
IMO Number
218762000
MMSI
DBFX
Call Sign

Specifications

72 m × 12 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
469 t
Deadweight
1,981 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
PS WERFTEN WOLGAST - WOLGAST, GERMANY
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About MEERKATZE

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MEERKATZE — Law Enforce

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 1,981 GT, and a dead weight of 469 tonnes, MEERKATZE is a law enforce registered under the Germany flag. The vessel is owned by GERMANY GOVERNMENT - BONN, GERMANY, built by PS WERFTEN WOLGAST - WOLGAST, GERMANY.

MEERKATZE route and voyage history

MEERKATZE is currently on a voyage from CUXHAVEN to CUXHAVEN with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-13T12:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MEERKATZE 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

MEERKATZE is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MEERKATZE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full law enforce fleet at /vessel-type/military-special.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MEERKATZE right now?

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MEERKATZE is currently under way in the North Sea, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. It is sailing from CUXHAVEN to CUXHAVEN with an ETA of 13 Nov 2026, 12:00 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 MEERKATZE?

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MEERKATZE broadcasts MMSI 218762000 and is registered as IMO 9421245, with call sign DBFX. 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 MEERKATZE?

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

How can I see the live position of MEERKATZE?

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

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MEERKATZE is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a law enforce, MEERKATZE sits in the same design class as the other law enforces listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full law enforce directory at /vessel-type/military-special. MEERKATZE has a gross tonnage of 1,981 GT.

MEERKATZE — Key Facts

MMSI
218762000
IMO number
9421245
Call sign
DBFX
Vessel type
Law Enforce
Flag state
DE
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.6 knots
Course over ground
249.0°
Heading
27°
Last known position
54.8655°, 8.2074°
Destination
CUXHAVEN
ETA
2026-11-13T12:00:00Z
Departure port
CUXHAVEN
Actual time of departure
2026-11-02T13:51:00Z
Current draught
5.2 m
Maximum static draught
5.1 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
1981
Dead weight
469 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T07:32:00Z