MERLIN

IMO 9604847MMSI 538009709Call sign V7A5071

At sea in the Bay of Bengal

Last seen

5.9606° N, 86.7400° E

5.9606° N, 86.7400° ELast 24 h track

Speed10.8kn
Course90°
DestinationMACHONG CN

Voyage

Destination
RU ULU → MACHONG CN
ETA
11 Nov 2026, 20:00 UTC
Speed
10.8 kn
Course
90°
Heading
87°
Position
5.9606° N, 86.7400° E
Last report
3 Nov 2026, 09:21 UTC

Particulars

IMO
9604847
MMSI
538009709
Call sign
V7A5071
Type
Cargo shipAIS type 70
Length
182 m
Beam
30 m
Draught
10.5 m
Deadweight
38,468 t

About MERLIN

MERLIN (IMO 9604847, MMSI 538009709) is a cargo ship registered in the Marshall Islands. It is 182 m long and 30 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 3 Nov 2026 at 09:21 UTC, placed it at sea in the Bay of Bengal. It was moving at 10.8 knots on a course of 90°. The crew reported RU ULU → MACHONG CN as the destination, with an ETA of 11 Nov 2026 at 20:00 UTC.

Frequently asked questions

Where is MERLIN now?

MERLIN was last reported at sea in the Bay of Bengal on 3 Nov 2026 at 09:21 UTC. It was moving at 10.8 knots on a course of 90°.

What type of ship is MERLIN?

MERLIN is a cargo ship. It is 182 m long and 30 m wide.

What is the IMO and MMSI number of MERLIN?

The MMSI of MERLIN is 538009709. Its IMO number is 9604847. Its call sign is V7A5071.

What flag does MERLIN fly?

MERLIN sails under the flag of the Marshall Islands (MH).

Where is MERLIN going?

MERLIN reported its destination as RU ULU → MACHONG CN, with an estimated arrival on 11 Nov 2026 at 20:00 UTC.

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