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MELDERSKIN — Tanker · IMO 9737577

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MELDERSKIN has not broadcast an AIS position for 5 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Red Sea, at 24.0683° N, 36.8478° E, on 2 Nov 2026, 06:13 UTC. It was sailing from BANDIRMA WEST to BANDIRMA.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
12.6 kn
Speed
106.0°
/ 108°
Course / Heading
6.5 m
Static Draught
6.6 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
12:29 UTCOct 26, 2026
ETA
10:00 UTCNov 1, 2026
MELDERSKIN

MELDERSKIN

Identity

Tanker
Type
Norway flagNO
Flag
9737577
IMO Number
257359000
MMSI
LAVE8
Call Sign

Specifications

145 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
2016-01-01
Year Built
19,999 t
Deadweight
12,136 t
Gross Tonnage
4,900 kW
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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About MELDERSKIN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MELDERSKIN — Tanker

Built in 2016, with a gross tonnage of 12,136 GT, and a dead weight of 19,999 tonnes, MELDERSKIN is a tanker registered under the Norway flag. The vessel is owned by WORLD STAR SHIPPING PANAMA.

MELDERSKIN route and voyage history

MELDERSKIN is currently on a voyage from BANDIRMA WEST to BANDIRMA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-01T10:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MELDERSKIN 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 MELDERSKIN can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 257359000
  • IMO: 9737577
  • Call sign: LAVE8
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Norway

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MELDERSKIN right now?

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MELDERSKIN has not broadcast an AIS position for 5 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Red Sea, on 2 Nov 2026, 06:13 UTC. It was sailing from BANDIRMA WEST to BANDIRMA. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.

What are the identifiers for MELDERSKIN?

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MELDERSKIN broadcasts MMSI 257359000 and is registered as IMO 9737577, with call sign LAVE8. 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 MELDERSKIN?

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MELDERSKIN is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the NO 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 NO flag list at /flag/no.

How can I see the live position of MELDERSKIN?

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

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As a tanker, MELDERSKIN 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. MELDERSKIN has a gross tonnage of 12,136 GT.

MELDERSKIN — Key Facts

MMSI
257359000
IMO number
9737577
Call sign
LAVE8
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
NO
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
12.6 knots
Course over ground
106.0°
Heading
108°
Last known position
24.0683°, 36.8478°
Destination
BANDIRMA
ETA
2026-11-01T10:00:00Z
Departure port
BANDIRMA WEST
Actual time of departure
2026-10-26T12:29:00Z
Current draught
6.6 m
Maximum static draught
6.5 m
Year built
2016-01-01
Gross tonnage
12136
Dead weight
19999 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-02T06:13:00Z