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MEKELE — Cargo · IMO 9617416

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MEKELE is currently moored in the Yellow Sea, at 38.9767° N, 117.7722° E. It is sailing from CAOFEIDIAN to TIANJIN with an ETA of 22 Sep 2026, 15:06 UTC. AIS position received 23 Sep 2026, 07:27 UTC.

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Moored
Current Navigational Status
1.2 kn
Speed
287.0°
/ 211°
Course / Heading
6.7 m
Static Draught
7.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
09:46 UTCSep 20, 2026
China flag
TIANJINCNTXG
ETA
15:06 UTCSep 22, 2026
MEKELE

MEKELE

Identity

Cargo
Type
Ethiopia flagET
Flag
9617416
IMO Number
624022000
MMSI
ETMK
Call Sign

Specifications

166 m × 27 m
Length × Breadth
2013-01-01
Year Built
28,066 t
Deadweight
21,024 t
Gross Tonnage
7,800 kW
Engine Power
SHANDONG HUAHAI SHIPYARD - RIZHAO, CHINA
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of CAOFEIDIAN
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Destination Port
Port of TIANJIN
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About MEKELE

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MEKELE — Cargo

Built in 2013, with a gross tonnage of 21,024 GT, and a dead weight of 28,066 tonnes, MEKELE is a cargo registered under the Ethiopia flag. The vessel is owned by ETHIOPIAN SHIPPING & LOGISTICS SERVICES - ADDIS ABEBA, ETHIOPIA, built by SHANDONG HUAHAI SHIPYARD - RIZHAO, CHINA.

MEKELE route and voyage history

MEKELE is currently on a voyage from CAOFEIDIAN to TIANJIN with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-22T15:06:00Z. The live route and current course of MEKELE 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

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

  • MMSI: 624022000
  • IMO: 9617416
  • Call sign: ETMK
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Ethiopia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MEKELE right now?

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MEKELE is currently moored in the Yellow Sea. It is sailing from CAOFEIDIAN to TIANJIN with an ETA of 22 Sep 2026, 15:06 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 MEKELE?

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MEKELE broadcasts MMSI 624022000 and is registered as IMO 9617416, with call sign ETMK. 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 MEKELE?

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MEKELE is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the ET 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 ET flag list at /flag/et.

How can I see the live position of MEKELE?

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

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MEKELE is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MEKELE 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. MEKELE has a gross tonnage of 21,024 GT.

MEKELE — Key Facts

MMSI
624022000
IMO number
9617416
Call sign
ETMK
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
ET
Navigation status
Moored
Current speed
1.2 knots
Course over ground
287.0°
Heading
211°
Last known position
38.9767°, 117.7722°
Destination
TIANJIN
ETA
2026-09-22T15:06:00Z
Departure port
CAOFEIDIAN
Actual time of departure
2026-09-20T09:46:00Z
Current draught
7.8 m
Maximum static draught
6.7 m
Year built
2013-01-01
Gross tonnage
21024
Dead weight
28066 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-23T07:27:00Z