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Tanker
RIX MERLIN
MMSI 235030851 · Call sign MKNG9
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Tanker
Flag
GBRLength
50 m
Beam
6 m
Draft
2.8 m
Call sign
MKNG9
IMO
9366952
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
45
RIX MERLIN is a British tanker — 50 metres overall. RIX MERLIN has a 6 m beam and a 2.8 m draft. Her papers read MMSI 235030851, call sign MKNG9, IMO 9366952. RIX MERLIN is invited to the free Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, where cruisers keep each other safe.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 07:52 UTC
Position
53.6730° N, 0.2140° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
6.3 kn
Course
160°
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About RIX MERLIN
What kind of vessel is RIX MERLIN?
RIX MERLIN is a Tanker flagged to United Kingdom.
Where was RIX MERLIN last seen?
RIX MERLIN was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is RIX MERLIN's MMSI?
RIX MERLIN's MMSI is 235030851. Call sign MKNG9. IMO 9366952.
How big is RIX MERLIN?
RIX MERLIN is about 50 m long, 6 m on the beam, drawing 2.8 m.
Is RIX MERLIN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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