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MERCUR STAR — Cargo · IMO 9609287

LRNot under command
World map showing the last known position of MERCUR STAR at 2° 37.070' S, 122° 19.122' E
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MERCUR STAR is currently positioned in the Indian Ocean, at 2.6178° S, 122.3187° E. It is sailing from BUSAN to BAHUDOPI with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 12:30 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 18:44 UTC.

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Not under command
Current Navigational Status
0.4 kn
Speed
281.0°
/ 245°
Course / Heading
13.5 m
Static Draught
8.8 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

South Korea flag
BUSANKRPUS
ATD
16:49 UTCAug 28, 2026
ETA
12:30 UTCSep 8, 2026
MERCUR STAR

MERCUR STAR

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9609287
IMO Number
636025736
MMSI
5LYX4
Call Sign

Specifications

229 m × 32 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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Departure Port
Port of BUSAN
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Destination Port
Port of BAHUDOPI
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About MERCUR STAR

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MERCUR STAR — Cargo

MERCUR STAR is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag.

MERCUR STAR route and voyage history

MERCUR STAR is currently on a voyage from BUSAN to BAHUDOPI with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-08T12:30:00Z. The live route and current course of MERCUR STAR 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 MERCUR STAR can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636025736
  • IMO: 9609287
  • Call sign: 5LYX4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MERCUR STAR right now?+
MERCUR STAR is currently in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from BUSAN to BAHUDOPI with an ETA of 8 Sep 2026, 12:30 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 MERCUR STAR?+
MERCUR STAR broadcasts MMSI 636025736 and is registered as IMO 9609287, with call sign 5LYX4. 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 MERCUR STAR?+
MERCUR STAR is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the LR 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 LR flag list at /flag/lr.
How can I see the live position of MERCUR STAR?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MERCUR STAR 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 MERCUR STAR'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 MERCUR STAR?+
As a cargo, MERCUR STAR 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.

MERCUR STAR — Key Facts

MMSI
636025736
IMO number
9609287
Call sign
5LYX4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Not under command
Current speed
0.4 knots
Course over ground
281.0°
Heading
245°
Last known position
-2.6178°, 122.3187°
Destination
BAHUDOPI
ETA
2026-09-08T12:30:00Z
Departure port
BUSAN
Actual time of departure
2026-08-28T16:49:00Z
Current draught
8.8 m
Maximum static draught
13.5 m
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T18:44:00Z