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GINGA MERLINTanker · IMO 9254252

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GINGA MERLIN is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, at 34.6675° N, 135.4470° E. It is sailing from NIIGATA to OSAKA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 01:50 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:50 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
301.0°
/ 215°
Course / Heading
9.1 m
Static Draught
6.5 m
Current Draught

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NIIGATAJPKIJ
ATD
00:22 UTCSep 5, 2026
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OSAKAJPOSA
ETA
01:50 UTCSep 8, 2026
GINGA MERLIN

GINGA MERLIN

Identity

Tanker
Type
Singapore flagSG
Flag
9254252
IMO Number
564580000
MMSI
9V2695
Call Sign

Specifications

148 m × 24 m
Length × Breadth
2002-01-01
Year Built
20,478 t
Deadweight
12,110 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SHIN KURUSHIMA - TOKYO, JAPAN
Builder
NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK)
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of NIIGATA
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Destination Port
Port of OSAKA
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About GINGA MERLIN

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GINGA MERLIN — Tanker

Built in 2002, with a gross tonnage of 12,110 GT, and a dead weight of 20,478 tonnes, GINGA MERLIN is a tanker registered under the Singapore flag. The vessel is owned by UNIX LINE - SINGAPORE, built by SHIN KURUSHIMA - TOKYO, JAPAN.

GINGA MERLIN route and voyage history

GINGA MERLIN is currently on a voyage from NIIGATA to OSAKA with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T01:50:00Z. The live route and current course of GINGA MERLIN 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

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

  • MMSI: 564580000
  • IMO: 9254252
  • Call sign: 9V2695
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Singapore

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GINGA MERLIN right now?+
GINGA MERLIN is currently moored in the Sea of Japan, within the Japan / Korea shipping lane. It is sailing from NIIGATA to OSAKA with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 01:50 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 GINGA MERLIN?+
GINGA MERLIN broadcasts MMSI 564580000 and is registered as IMO 9254252, with call sign 9V2695. 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 GINGA MERLIN?+
GINGA MERLIN is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the SG flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full SG flag list at /flag/sg.
How can I see the live position of GINGA MERLIN?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GINGA MERLIN 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 GINGA MERLIN'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 GINGA MERLIN?+
GINGA MERLIN is classed by NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (NKK), the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, GINGA MERLIN sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. GINGA MERLIN has a gross tonnage of 12,110 GT.

GINGA MERLIN — Key Facts

MMSI
564580000
IMO number
9254252
Call sign
9V2695
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
SG
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
301.0°
Heading
215°
Last known position
34.6675°, 135.4470°
Destination
OSAKA
ETA
2026-09-08T01:50:00Z
Departure port
NIIGATA
Actual time of departure
2026-09-05T00:22:00Z
Current draught
6.5 m
Maximum static draught
9.1 m
Year built
2002-01-01
Gross tonnage
12110
Dead weight
20478 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:50:00Z