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FAR EASTERN MERCURY — Cargo · IMO 9442770

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World map showing the last known position of FAR EASTERN MERCURY at 14° 22.087' N, 53° 3.167' E
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FAR EASTERN MERCURY was last reported under way in the Arabian Sea, at 14.3681° N, 53.0528° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 03:29 UTC. It was sailing from UST-LUGA to HAZIRA with an ETA of 13 Sep 2026, 02:30 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.5 kn
Speed
60.0°
/ 42°
Course / Heading
7.1 m
Static Draught
13.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
14:15 UTCAug 12, 2026
India flag
HAZIRAINHZR
ETA
02:30 UTCSep 13, 2026
FAR EASTERN MERCURY

FAR EASTERN MERCURY

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9442770
IMO Number
477826500
MMSI
VRGZ7
Call Sign

Specifications

229 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2008-01-01
Year Built
82,509 t
Deadweight
43,158 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING - TOKYO, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of UST-LUGA
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Destination Port
Port of HAZIRA
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About FAR EASTERN MERCURY

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

FAR EASTERN MERCURY — Cargo

Built in 2008, with a gross tonnage of 43,158 GT, and a dead weight of 82,509 tonnes, FAR EASTERN MERCURY is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by YU YUAN INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - TIANJIN, CHINA, built by TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING - TOKYO, JAPAN.

FAR EASTERN MERCURY route and voyage history

FAR EASTERN MERCURY is currently on a voyage from UST-LUGA to HAZIRA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-13T02:30:00Z. The live route and current course of FAR EASTERN 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

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

  • MMSI: 477826500
  • IMO: 9442770
  • Call sign: VRGZ7
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is FAR EASTERN MERCURY right now?+
FAR EASTERN MERCURY was last reported under way in the Arabian Sea, on 8 Sep 2026, 03:29 UTC. It was sailing from UST-LUGA to HAZIRA with an ETA of 13 Sep 2026, 02:30 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 FAR EASTERN MERCURY?+
FAR EASTERN MERCURY broadcasts MMSI 477826500 and is registered as IMO 9442770, with call sign VRGZ7. 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 FAR EASTERN MERCURY?+
FAR EASTERN 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 FAR EASTERN MERCURY?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from FAR EASTERN 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 FAR EASTERN 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 FAR EASTERN MERCURY?+
FAR EASTERN MERCURY is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, FAR EASTERN 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. FAR EASTERN MERCURY has a gross tonnage of 43,158 GT.

FAR EASTERN MERCURY — Key Facts

MMSI
477826500
IMO number
9442770
Call sign
VRGZ7
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.5 knots
Course over ground
60.0°
Heading
42°
Last known position
14.3681°, 53.0528°
Destination
HAZIRA
ETA
2026-09-13T02:30:00Z
Departure port
UST-LUGA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-12T14:15:00Z
Current draught
13.9 m
Maximum static draught
7.1 m
Year built
2008-01-01
Gross tonnage
43158
Dead weight
82509 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T03:29:00Z