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CHIQUITA MERCHANT — Cargo · IMO 9344631

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CHIQUITA MERCHANT is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico, at 19.5814° N, 86.6681° W, making 14.6 knots on a course of 121°. It is sailing from FREEPORT to PUERTO BARRIOS with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 08:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 10:02 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
14.6 kn
Speed
121.0°
/ 195°
Course / Heading
9.4 m
Static Draught
9.4 m
Current Draught

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ATD
03:57 UTCNov 6, 2026
ETA
08:00 UTCNov 9, 2026
CHIQUITA MERCHANT

CHIQUITA MERCHANT

Identity

Cargo
Type
Liberia flagLR
Flag
9344631
IMO Number
636093085
MMSI
A8MQ9
Call Sign

Specifications

186 m × 28 m
Length × Breadth
2007-01-01
Year Built
28,142 t
Deadweight
22,914 t
Gross Tonnage
13,713 kW
Engine Power
HYUNDAI MIPO DOCKYARD CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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About CHIQUITA MERCHANT

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

CHIQUITA MERCHANT — Cargo

Built in 2007, with a gross tonnage of 22,914 GT, and a dead weight of 28,142 tonnes, CHIQUITA MERCHANT is a cargo registered under the Liberia flag. The vessel is owned by OFFEN REEDEREI - HAMBURG, GERMANY, built by HYUNDAI MIPO DOCKYARD CO. LTD. - ULSAN, SOUTH KOREA.

CHIQUITA MERCHANT route and voyage history

CHIQUITA MERCHANT is currently on a voyage from FREEPORT to PUERTO BARRIOS with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-09T08:00:00Z. The live route and current course of CHIQUITA MERCHANT 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

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

  • MMSI: 636093085
  • IMO: 9344631
  • Call sign: A8MQ9
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Liberia

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is CHIQUITA MERCHANT right now?

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CHIQUITA MERCHANT is currently under way in the Gulf of Mexico. It is sailing from FREEPORT to PUERTO BARRIOS with an ETA of 9 Nov 2026, 08:00 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 CHIQUITA MERCHANT?

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CHIQUITA MERCHANT broadcasts MMSI 636093085 and is registered as IMO 9344631, with call sign A8MQ9. 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 CHIQUITA MERCHANT?

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CHIQUITA MERCHANT 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 CHIQUITA MERCHANT?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from CHIQUITA MERCHANT 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.

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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 CHIQUITA MERCHANT?

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CHIQUITA MERCHANT is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, CHIQUITA MERCHANT 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. CHIQUITA MERCHANT has a gross tonnage of 22,914 GT.

CHIQUITA MERCHANT — Key Facts

MMSI
636093085
IMO number
9344631
Call sign
A8MQ9
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
LR
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
14.6 knots
Course over ground
121.0°
Heading
195°
Last known position
19.5814°, -86.6681°
Destination
PUERTO BARRIOS
ETA
2026-11-09T08:00:00Z
Departure port
FREEPORT
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T03:57:00Z
Current draught
9.4 m
Maximum static draught
9.4 m
Year built
2007-01-01
Gross tonnage
22914
Dead weight
28142 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T10:02:00Z