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MERKUR HORIZON — Cargo · IMO 9456989

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MERKUR HORIZON is currently at anchor in the Mozambique Channel, at 20.1436° S, 35.3624° E. It is sailing from REUNION to BEIRA with an ETA of 3 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 00:32 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
0.1 kn
Speed
137.0°
/ 57°
Course / Heading
11.3 m
Static Draught
12.2 m
Current Draught

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REUNIONREREU
ATD
10:53 UTCOct 29, 2026
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BEIRAMZBEW
ETA
10:00 UTCNov 3, 2026
MERKUR HORIZON

MERKUR HORIZON

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9456989
IMO Number
636093026
MMSI
A8UB3
Call Sign

Specifications

262 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2009-01-01
Year Built
51,602 t
Deadweight
41,331 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
HYUNDAI SAMHO HEAVY INDUSTRIES CO. LTD. - MOKPO, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About MERKUR HORIZON

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

MERKUR HORIZON — Cargo

Built in 2009, with a gross tonnage of 41,331 GT, and a dead weight of 51,602 tonnes, MERKUR HORIZON 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 HORIZON route and voyage history

MERKUR HORIZON is currently on a voyage from REUNION to BEIRA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-03T10:00:00Z. The live route and current course of MERKUR HORIZON 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 HORIZON is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as MERKUR HORIZON can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 636093026
  • IMO: 9456989
  • Call sign: A8UB3
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MERKUR HORIZON right now?

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MERKUR HORIZON is currently at anchor in the Mozambique Channel. It is sailing from REUNION to BEIRA with an ETA of 3 Nov 2026, 10:00 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 HORIZON?

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MERKUR HORIZON broadcasts MMSI 636093026 and is registered as IMO 9456989, with call sign A8UB3. 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 HORIZON?

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MERKUR HORIZON 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 HORIZON?

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

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

MERKUR HORIZON — Key Facts

MMSI
636093026
IMO number
9456989
Call sign
A8UB3
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
0.1 knots
Course over ground
137.0°
Heading
57°
Last known position
-20.1436°, 35.3624°
Destination
BEIRA
ETA
2026-11-03T10:00:00Z
Departure port
REUNION
Actual time of departure
2026-10-29T10:53:00Z
Current draught
12.2 m
Maximum static draught
11.3 m
Year built
2009-01-01
Gross tonnage
41331
Dead weight
51602 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T00:32:00Z