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MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO — Cargo · IMO 9456977

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MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO was last reported under way in the South China Sea, at 14.8771° N, 109.3468° E, on 8 Nov 2026, 00:17 UTC. It was sailing from CAI MEP to HAI PHONG with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 22:00 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
18.5 kn
Speed
350.0°
/ 62°
Course / Heading
11.5 m
Static Draught
11.1 m
Current Draught

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CAI MEPVNCMT
ATD
01:21 UTCNov 7, 2026
ETA
22:00 UTCNov 8, 2026
MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO

MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9456977
IMO Number
636091883
MMSI
A8UC5
Call Sign

Specifications

262 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
51,534 t
Deadweight
41,331 t
Gross Tonnage
36,160 kW
Engine Power
HYUNDAI SAMHO HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - MOKPO, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO — Cargo

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 41,331 GT, and a dead weight of 51,534 tonnes, MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by VINNEN - BREMEN, GERMANY, built by HYUNDAI SAMHO HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - MOKPO, SOUTH KOREA.

MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO route and voyage history

MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO is currently on a voyage from CAI MEP to HAI PHONG with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-08T22:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO 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

MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636091883
  • IMO: 9456977
  • Call sign: A8UC5
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO right now?

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MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO was last reported under way in the South China Sea, on 8 Nov 2026, 00:17 UTC. It was sailing from CAI MEP to HAI PHONG with an ETA of 8 Nov 2026, 22:00 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 MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO?

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MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO broadcasts MMSI 636091883 and is registered as IMO 9456977, with call sign A8UC5. 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 MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO?

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MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO 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 MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO 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 MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO'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 MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO?

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MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO 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. MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO has a gross tonnage of 41,331 GT.

MERKUR ARCHIPELAGO — Key Facts

MMSI
636091883
IMO number
9456977
Call sign
A8UC5
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
18.5 knots
Course over ground
350.0°
Heading
62°
Last known position
14.8771°, 109.3468°
Destination
HAI PHONG
ETA
2026-11-08T22:00:00Z
Departure port
CAI MEP
Actual time of departure
2026-11-07T01:21:00Z
Current draught
11.1 m
Maximum static draught
11.5 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
41331
Dead weight
51534 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T00:17:00Z