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MERKUR OCEAN — Cargo · IMO 9620619

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MERKUR OCEAN is currently under way, at 6.2696° N, 2.5548° E, making 0.6 knots on a course of 91°. It is sailing from ONNE to COTONOU ANCH with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 14:38 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 07:42 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.6 kn
Speed
91.0°
/ 276°
Course / Heading
10.7 m
Static Draught
10.4 m
Current Draught

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ATD
09:56 UTCNov 4, 2026
ETA
14:38 UTCNov 5, 2026
MERKUR OCEAN

MERKUR OCEAN

Identity

Cargo
Type
Malta flagMT
Flag
9620619
IMO Number
229572000
MMSI
9HA3417
Call Sign

Specifications

228 m × 37 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
52,084 t
Deadweight
42,564 t
Gross Tonnage
23,000 kW
Engine Power
SHANGHAI SHIPYARD - SHANGHAI, CHINA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About MERKUR OCEAN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MERKUR OCEAN — Cargo

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 42,564 GT, and a dead weight of 52,084 tonnes, MERKUR OCEAN is a cargo registered under the Malta flag. The vessel is owned by VINNEN - BREMEN, GERMANY, built by SHANGHAI SHIPYARD - SHANGHAI, CHINA.

MERKUR OCEAN route and voyage history

MERKUR OCEAN is currently on a voyage from ONNE to COTONOU ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-05T14:38:00Z. The live route and current course of MERKUR OCEAN 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

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

  • MMSI: 229572000
  • IMO: 9620619
  • Call sign: 9HA3417
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Malta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MERKUR OCEAN right now?

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MERKUR OCEAN is currently under way. It is sailing from ONNE to COTONOU ANCH with an ETA of 5 Nov 2026, 14:38 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 MERKUR OCEAN?

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MERKUR OCEAN broadcasts MMSI 229572000 and is registered as IMO 9620619, with call sign 9HA3417. 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 MERKUR OCEAN?

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MERKUR OCEAN is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the MT 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 MT flag list at /flag/mt.

How can I see the live position of MERKUR OCEAN?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MERKUR OCEAN 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 MERKUR OCEAN'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 MERKUR OCEAN?

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MERKUR OCEAN is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MERKUR OCEAN 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. MERKUR OCEAN has a gross tonnage of 42,564 GT.

MERKUR OCEAN — Key Facts

MMSI
229572000
IMO number
9620619
Call sign
9HA3417
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.6 knots
Course over ground
91.0°
Heading
276°
Last known position
6.2696°, 2.5548°
Destination
COTONOU ANCH
ETA
2026-11-05T14:38:00Z
Departure port
ONNE
Actual time of departure
2026-11-04T09:56:00Z
Current draught
10.4 m
Maximum static draught
10.7 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
42564
Dead weight
52084 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T07:42:00Z