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MERCIA — Tug · IMO 8914685

GB
World map showing the last known position of MERCIA at 50° 9.399' N, 5° 3.440' W
NSEW
Current PositionLast report

MERCIA was last reported in the English Channel, at 50.1567° N, 5.0573° W.

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MERCIA

MERCIA

Identity

Tug
Type
United Kingdom flagGB
Flag
8914685
IMO Number
232003233
MMSI
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Call Sign

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About MERCIA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MERCIA — Tug

MERCIA is a tug registered under the United Kingdom flag.

MERCIA route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from MERCIA is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of MERCIA 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 MERCIA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MERCIA right now?+
MERCIA was last reported in the English Channel, within the English Channel / North Sea corridor. 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 MERCIA?+
MERCIA broadcasts MMSI 232003233 and is registered as IMO 8914685. 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 MERCIA?+
MERCIA is classified as a tug vessel registered under the GB flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tug fleet at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel and full GB flag list at /flag/gb.
How can I see the live position of MERCIA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MERCIA 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 MERCIA's position updated?+
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 MERCIA?+
As a tug, MERCIA sits in the same design class as the other tugs listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tug directory at /vessel-type/tug-pilot-vessel.

MERCIA — Key Facts

MMSI
232003233
IMO number
8914685
Vessel type
Tug
Flag state
GB
Current speed
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Course over ground
0.0°
Last known position
50.1567°, -5.0573°