Equatorial Guinea flag

MERUTanker · IMO 9187227

GQAt anchor
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MERU is currently at anchor in the Mediterranean Sea, at 31.5472° N, 32.4023° E. It is sailing from SOUTH KERCH ANCH to PORT SAID with an ETA of 16 Jul 2026, 15:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Aug 2026, 07:31 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
45.0°
/ 511°
Course / Heading
9.3 m
Static Draught
9.3 m
Current Draught
ATD
Mar 4, 2026, 23:54 UTC
ETA
Jul 16, 2026, 15:00 UTC
From
SOUTH KERCH ANCH
To
PORT SAID

Voyage Tracker

SOUTH KERCH ANCH
ATD
23:54 UTCMar 4, 2026
ETA
15:00 UTCJul 16, 2026
MERU

MERU

Identity

Tanker
Type
Equatorial Guinea flagGQ
Flag
9187227
IMO Number
631010101
MMSI
3CAN5
Call Sign

Specifications

274 m × 48 m
Length × Breadth
N/A
Year Built
N/A
Deadweight
N/A
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
N/A
Builder
N/A
Class Society
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Destination Port
Port of PORT SAID
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About MERU

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MERU — Tanker

MERU is a tanker registered under the Equatorial Guinea flag.

MERU route and voyage history

MERU is currently on a voyage from SOUTH KERCH ANCH to PORT SAID with an estimated arrival on 2026-07-16T15:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MERU 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

Vessels in the same class as MERU can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MERU right now?+
MERU is currently at anchor in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Suez Canal approach. It is sailing from SOUTH KERCH ANCH to PORT SAID with an ETA of 16 Jul 2026, 15:00 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 MERU?+
MERU broadcasts MMSI 631010101 and is registered as IMO 9187227, with call sign 3CAN5. 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 MERU?+
MERU is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the GQ 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 GQ flag list at /flag/gq.
How can I see the live position of MERU?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MERU 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 MERU'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 MERU?+
As a tanker, MERU 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.

MERU — Key Facts

MMSI
631010101
IMO number
9187227
Call sign
3CAN5
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
GQ
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
45.0°
Heading
511°
Last known position
31.5472°, 32.4023°
Destination
PORT SAID
ETA
2026-07-16T15:00:00Z
Departure port
SOUTH KERCH ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-03-04T23:54:00Z
Current draught
9.3 m
Maximum static draught
9.3 m
AIS last updated
2026-08-08T07:31:00Z