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MERSEYTanker · IMO 9170420

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MERSEY is currently under way in the Baltic Sea, at 54.1557° N, 12.1302° E, making 0.0 knots on a course of 305°. It is sailing from FLENSBURG to ROSTOCK with an ETA of 7 Aug 2026, 21:45 UTC. AIS position received 7 Aug 2026, 23:11 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
304.7°
/ 324°
Course / Heading
4.3 m
Static Draught
4.4 m
Current Draught
ATD
Aug 7, 2026, 10:39 UTC
ETA
Aug 7, 2026, 21:45 UTC
From
FLENSBURG
To
ROSTOCK

Voyage Tracker

ATD
10:39 UTCAug 7, 2026
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ROSTOCKDERSK
ETA
21:45 UTCAug 7, 2026
MERSEY

MERSEY

Identity

Tanker
Type
Latvia flagLV
Flag
9170420
IMO Number
275541000
MMSI
YLSC
Call Sign

Specifications

92 m × 16 m
Length × Breadth
1998-01-01
Year Built
4,765 t
Deadweight
2,760 t
Gross Tonnage
2,300 kW
Engine Power
VICKERS SHIPBUILDING BARROW IN FURNESS
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Flag State
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Departure Port
Port of FLENSBURG
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Destination Port
Port of ROSTOCK
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About MERSEY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MERSEY — Tanker

Built in 1998, with a gross tonnage of 2,760 GT, and a dead weight of 4,765 tonnes, MERSEY is a tanker registered under the Latvia flag. The vessel is owned by JAMES FISHER EVERARD - BARROW IN FURNESS, United Kingdom (UK), built by VICKERS SHIPBUILDING BARROW IN FURNESS.

MERSEY route and voyage history

MERSEY is currently on a voyage from FLENSBURG to ROSTOCK with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-07T21:45:00Z. The live route and current course of MERSEY 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

MERSEY is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MERSEY can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 275541000
  • IMO: 9170420
  • Call sign: YLSC
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Latvia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MERSEY right now?+
MERSEY is currently under way in the Baltic Sea, within the Baltic Sea trade route. It is sailing from FLENSBURG to ROSTOCK with an ETA of 7 Aug 2026, 21:45 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 MERSEY?+
MERSEY broadcasts MMSI 275541000 and is registered as IMO 9170420, with call sign YLSC. 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 MERSEY?+
MERSEY is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the LV 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 LV flag list at /flag/lv.
How can I see the live position of MERSEY?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MERSEY 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 MERSEY'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 MERSEY?+
MERSEY is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, MERSEY 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. MERSEY has a gross tonnage of 2,760 GT.

MERSEY — Key Facts

MMSI
275541000
IMO number
9170420
Call sign
YLSC
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
LV
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
304.7°
Heading
324°
Last known position
54.1557°, 12.1302°
Destination
ROSTOCK
ETA
2026-08-07T21:45:00Z
Departure port
FLENSBURG
Actual time of departure
2026-08-07T10:39:00Z
Current draught
4.4 m
Maximum static draught
4.3 m
Year built
1998-01-01
Gross tonnage
2760
Dead weight
4765 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-07T23:11:16Z