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MERIT — Cargo · IMO 9197789

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MERIT is currently moored in the Baltic Sea, at 55.4750° N, 10.5383° E. It is sailing from AALBORG to AALBORG with an ETA of 8 Aug 2026, 07:19 UTC. AIS position received 8 Aug 2026, 21:43 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
96.5°
/ 10°
Course / Heading
3.8 m
Static Draught
4.8 m
Current Draught
ATD
Aug 7, 2026, 19:31 UTC
ETA
Aug 8, 2026, 07:19 UTC
From
AALBORG
To
AALBORG

Voyage Tracker

Denmark flag
AALBORGDKAAL
ATD
19:31 UTCAug 7, 2026
Denmark flag
AALBORGDKAAL
ETA
07:19 UTCAug 8, 2026
MERIT

MERIT

Identity

Cargo
Type
Gibraltar flagGI
Flag
9197789
IMO Number
236108000
MMSI
ZDEB4
Call Sign

Specifications

83 m × 13 m
Length × Breadth
2000-01-01
Year Built
3,153 t
Deadweight
2,301 t
Gross Tonnage
1,800 kW
Engine Power
DAEWOO MANGALIA HEAVY INDUSTRIES - MANGALIA, ROMANIA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About MERIT

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MERIT — Cargo

Built in 2000, with a gross tonnage of 2,301 GT, and a dead weight of 3,153 tonnes, MERIT is a cargo registered under the Gibraltar flag. The vessel is owned by FAHRDORFER SCHIFFAHRT - FAHRDORF, GERMANY, built by DAEWOO MANGALIA HEAVY INDUSTRIES - MANGALIA, ROMANIA.

MERIT route and voyage history

MERIT is currently on a voyage from AALBORG to AALBORG with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-08T07:19:00Z. The live route and current course of MERIT 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

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

  • MMSI: 236108000
  • IMO: 9197789
  • Call sign: ZDEB4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Gibraltar

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MERIT right now?+
MERIT is currently moored in the Baltic Sea, within the Baltic Sea trade route. It is sailing from AALBORG to AALBORG with an ETA of 8 Aug 2026, 07:19 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 MERIT?+
MERIT broadcasts MMSI 236108000 and is registered as IMO 9197789, with call sign ZDEB4. 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 MERIT?+
MERIT is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the GI 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 GI flag list at /flag/gi.
How can I see the live position of MERIT?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MERIT 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 MERIT'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 MERIT?+
MERIT is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MERIT 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. MERIT has a gross tonnage of 2,301 GT.

MERIT — Key Facts

MMSI
236108000
IMO number
9197789
Call sign
ZDEB4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
GI
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
96.5°
Heading
10°
Last known position
55.4750°, 10.5383°
Destination
AALBORG
ETA
2026-08-08T07:19:00Z
Departure port
AALBORG
Actual time of departure
2026-08-07T19:31:00Z
Current draught
4.8 m
Maximum static draught
3.8 m
Year built
2000-01-01
Gross tonnage
2301
Dead weight
3153 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-08T21:43:25Z