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MERCURY — Cargo · IMO 9135573

HKAt anchor
World map showing the last known position of MERCURY at 1° 15.516' N, 103° 52.375' E
NSEW
Current PositionNo recent signal

MERCURY has not broadcast an AIS position for 19 days. Its most recent report placed it in the South China Sea, at 1.2586° N, 103.8729° E, on 21 Aug 2026, 04:27 UTC. It was sailing from PENANG to SINGAPORE ANCH.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
358.0°
/ 106°
Course / Heading
8.5 m
Static Draught
4.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Malaysia flag
PENANGMYPEN
ATD
15:09 UTCAug 13, 2026
ETA
03:15 UTCAug 15, 2026
MERCURY

MERCURY

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9135573
IMO Number
477065500
MMSI
VRMP9
Call Sign

Specifications

113 m × 19 m
Length × Breadth
1996-01-01
Year Built
11,288 t
Deadweight
7,633 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SHIN KURUSHIMA HIROSHIMA DOCKYARD
Builder
KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of PENANG
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Destination Port
Port of SINGAPORE ANCH
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About MERCURY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MERCURY — Cargo

Built in 1996, with a gross tonnage of 7,633 GT, and a dead weight of 11,288 tonnes, MERCURY is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by CHANGTIAN SHIPPING - DALIAN, CHINA, built by SHIN KURUSHIMA HIROSHIMA DOCKYARD.

MERCURY route and voyage history

MERCURY is currently on a voyage from PENANG to SINGAPORE ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-08-15T03:15:00Z. The live route and current course of MERCURY 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

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

  • MMSI: 477065500
  • IMO: 9135573
  • Call sign: VRMP9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MERCURY right now?+
MERCURY has not broadcast an AIS position for 19 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the South China Sea, on 21 Aug 2026, 04:27 UTC. It was sailing from PENANG to SINGAPORE ANCH. 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 MERCURY?+
MERCURY broadcasts MMSI 477065500 and is registered as IMO 9135573, with call sign VRMP9. 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 MERCURY?+
MERCURY is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the HK 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 HK flag list at /flag/hk.
How can I see the live position of MERCURY?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MERCURY 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 MERCURY'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 MERCURY?+
MERCURY is classed by KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MERCURY 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. MERCURY has a gross tonnage of 7,633 GT.

MERCURY — Key Facts

MMSI
477065500
IMO number
9135573
Call sign
VRMP9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
358.0°
Heading
106°
Last known position
1.2586°, 103.8729°
Destination
SINGAPORE ANCH
ETA
2026-08-15T03:15:00Z
Departure port
PENANG
Actual time of departure
2026-08-13T15:09:00Z
Current draught
4.8 m
Maximum static draught
8.5 m
Year built
1996-01-01
Gross tonnage
7633
Dead weight
11288 t
AIS last updated
2026-08-21T04:27:00Z