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MERITIUS — Cargo · IMO 9515632

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MERITIUS is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 23.3823° N, 16.9943° W, making 9.8 knots on a course of 31°. It is sailing from SAN LORENZO to GIBRALTAR with an ETA of 12 Nov 2026, 00:01 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 03:34 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
9.8 kn
Speed
31.0°
/ 36°
Course / Heading
6.7 m
Static Draught
9.8 m
Current Draught

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ATD
21:13 UTCOct 20, 2026
ETA
00:01 UTCNov 12, 2026
MERITIUS

MERITIUS

Identity

Cargo
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9515632
IMO Number
538007384
MMSI
V7FW9
Call Sign

Specifications

169 m × 27 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
28,417 t
Deadweight
17,018 t
Gross Tonnage
5,850 kW
Engine Power
SHIMANAMI SHIPYARD - IMABARI, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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About MERITIUS

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MERITIUS — Cargo

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 17,018 GT, and a dead weight of 28,417 tonnes, MERITIUS is a cargo registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by FRANGOULIS SHIPMANAGEMENT - ATHENS, GREECE, built by SHIMANAMI SHIPYARD - IMABARI, JAPAN.

MERITIUS route and voyage history

MERITIUS is currently on a voyage from SAN LORENZO to GIBRALTAR with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-12T00:01:00Z. The live route and current course of MERITIUS 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MERITIUS right now?

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MERITIUS is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is sailing from SAN LORENZO to GIBRALTAR with an ETA of 12 Nov 2026, 00:01 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 MERITIUS?

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MERITIUS broadcasts MMSI 538007384 and is registered as IMO 9515632, with call sign V7FW9. 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 MERITIUS?

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MERITIUS is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the MH 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 MH flag list at /flag/mh.

How can I see the live position of MERITIUS?

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

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MERITIUS is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MERITIUS 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. MERITIUS has a gross tonnage of 17,018 GT.

MERITIUS — Key Facts

MMSI
538007384
IMO number
9515632
Call sign
V7FW9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
9.8 knots
Course over ground
31.0°
Heading
36°
Last known position
23.3823°, -16.9943°
Destination
GIBRALTAR
ETA
2026-11-12T00:01:00Z
Departure port
SAN LORENZO
Actual time of departure
2026-10-20T21:13:00Z
Current draught
9.8 m
Maximum static draught
6.7 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
17018
Dead weight
28417 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T03:34:00Z