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MERIDIAN ACE — Cargo · IMO 9209518

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World map showing the last known position of MERIDIAN ACE at 1° 12.356' N, 106° 32.044' E
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MERIDIAN ACE is currently under way in the South China Sea, at 1.2059° N, 106.5341° E, making 16.3 knots on a course of 225°. It is sailing from YANTAI to BRISTOL with an ETA of 7 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 12:02 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
16.3 kn
Speed
225.0°
/ 224°
Course / Heading
8.8 m
Static Draught
9.3 m
Current Draught

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YANTAICNYTG
ATD
09:01 UTCSep 1, 2026
United Kingdom flag
BRISTOLGBBRS
ETA
11:00 UTCOct 7, 2026
MERIDIAN ACE

MERIDIAN ACE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Japan flagJP
Flag
9209518
IMO Number
431221000
MMSI
7JUK
Call Sign

Specifications

200 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2000-01-01
Year Built
20,144 t
Deadweight
56,175 t
Gross Tonnage
14,317 kW
Engine Power
MARUGAME YARD - MARUGAME, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of YANTAI
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Destination Port
Port of BRISTOL
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About MERIDIAN ACE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MERIDIAN ACE — Cargo

Built in 2000, with a gross tonnage of 56,175 GT, and a dead weight of 20,144 tonnes, MERIDIAN ACE is a cargo registered under the Japan flag. The vessel is owned by MOL SHIPMANAGEMENT - TOKYO, JAPAN, built by MARUGAME YARD - MARUGAME, JAPAN.

MERIDIAN ACE route and voyage history

MERIDIAN ACE is currently on a voyage from YANTAI to BRISTOL with an estimated arrival on 2026-10-07T11:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MERIDIAN ACE 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

MERIDIAN ACE is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MERIDIAN ACE can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 431221000
  • IMO: 9209518
  • Call sign: 7JUK
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MERIDIAN ACE right now?+
MERIDIAN ACE is currently under way in the South China Sea. It is sailing from YANTAI to BRISTOL with an ETA of 7 Oct 2026, 11:00 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 MERIDIAN ACE?+
MERIDIAN ACE broadcasts MMSI 431221000 and is registered as IMO 9209518, with call sign 7JUK. 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 MERIDIAN ACE?+
MERIDIAN ACE is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the JP 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 JP flag list at /flag/jp.
How can I see the live position of MERIDIAN ACE?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MERIDIAN ACE 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 MERIDIAN ACE'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 MERIDIAN ACE?+
MERIDIAN ACE is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MERIDIAN ACE 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. MERIDIAN ACE has a gross tonnage of 56,175 GT.

MERIDIAN ACE — Key Facts

MMSI
431221000
IMO number
9209518
Call sign
7JUK
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
JP
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
16.3 knots
Course over ground
225.0°
Heading
224°
Last known position
1.2059°, 106.5341°
Destination
BRISTOL
ETA
2026-10-07T11:00:00Z
Departure port
YANTAI
Actual time of departure
2026-09-01T09:01:00Z
Current draught
9.3 m
Maximum static draught
8.8 m
Year built
2000-01-01
Gross tonnage
56175
Dead weight
20144 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T12:02:00Z