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Tug
MERIT
Tug · last seen 51°N 0°E · Jun 2026 · MMSI 235053642 · Call sign MHXH
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Tug
Length
20 m
Beam
5 m
Draft
2.8 m
Call sign
MHXH
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
5
MERIT is a tugboat, measuring 20 metres. She's built with a beam measuring 5 metres and a 2.8 m draft. Officially she's MMSI 235053642, call sign MHXH. Bring MERIT aboard the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, and every captain on it has the others' backs.
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Live AIS position · Jun 16, 2026 09:06 UTC
Position
51.4452° N, 0.3890° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
0.0 kn
Course
360°
Destination
RIVER THAMES
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About MERIT
What kind of vessel is MERIT?
MERIT is a Tug.
Where was MERIT last seen?
MERIT was last reported in the North Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is MERIT's MMSI?
MERIT's MMSI is 235053642. Call sign MHXH.
How big is MERIT?
MERIT is about 20 m long, 5 m on the beam, drawing 2.8 m.
Is MERIT on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If MERIT is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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