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APL MERLION — Cargo · IMO 9632014

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APL MERLION is currently moored in the South China Sea, at 22.5723° N, 114.2837° E. It is sailing from SHANGHAI to YANTIAN with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 16:32 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:27 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
290.0°
/ 319°
Course / Heading
11.2 m
Static Draught
13.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
11:40 UTCSep 5, 2026
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YANTIANCNYTN
ETA
16:32 UTCSep 7, 2026
APL MERLION

APL MERLION

Identity

Cargo
Type
Singapore flagSG
Flag
9632014
IMO Number
563231000
MMSI
S6NV
Call Sign

Specifications

398 m × 51 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
176,887 t
Deadweight
168,423 t
Gross Tonnage
63,910 kW
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
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About APL MERLION

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

APL MERLION — Cargo

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 168,423 GT, and a dead weight of 176,887 tonnes, APL MERLION is a cargo registered under the Singapore flag. The vessel is owned by NEPTUNE SHIPMANAGEMENT SERVICES - SINGAPORE.

APL MERLION route and voyage history

APL MERLION is currently on a voyage from SHANGHAI to YANTIAN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-07T16:32:00Z. The live route and current course of APL MERLION 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

APL MERLION is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as APL MERLION can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 563231000
  • IMO: 9632014
  • Call sign: S6NV
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is APL MERLION right now?+
APL MERLION is currently moored in the South China Sea. It is sailing from SHANGHAI to YANTIAN with an ETA of 7 Sep 2026, 16:32 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 APL MERLION?+
APL MERLION broadcasts MMSI 563231000 and is registered as IMO 9632014, with call sign S6NV. 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 APL MERLION?+
APL MERLION is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the SG 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 SG flag list at /flag/sg.
How can I see the live position of APL MERLION?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from APL MERLION 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 APL MERLION'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 APL MERLION?+
APL MERLION is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, APL MERLION 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. APL MERLION has a gross tonnage of 168,423 GT.

APL MERLION — Key Facts

MMSI
563231000
IMO number
9632014
Call sign
S6NV
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
SG
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
290.0°
Heading
319°
Last known position
22.5723°, 114.2837°
Destination
YANTIAN
ETA
2026-09-07T16:32:00Z
Departure port
SHANGHAI
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T11:40:00Z
Current draught
13.5 m
Maximum static draught
11.2 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
168423
Dead weight
176887 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:27:00Z