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Tug
MERCHANTMAN
MMSI 235113087 · Call sign 2IVH2
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Tug
Flag
GBRLength
24 m
Beam
9 m
Draft
4.4 m
Call sign
2IVH2
IMO
94335523
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
38
MERCHANTMAN is a British harbour tug, 24 metres long. She has a beam of 9 m and a draft of 4.4 m. Officially she's MMSI 235113087, call sign 2IVH2. Sign MERCHANTMAN up free to the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network and join a fleet that looks after its own.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 13:18 UTC
Position
54.6222° N, 5.8942° W
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
10.5 kn
Course
221°
Destination
BELFAST
ETA
08-21 00:00 UTC
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About MERCHANTMAN
What kind of vessel is MERCHANTMAN?
MERCHANTMAN is a Tug flagged to United Kingdom.
Where was MERCHANTMAN last seen?
MERCHANTMAN was last reported in the Irish Sea in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is MERCHANTMAN's MMSI?
MERCHANTMAN's MMSI is 235113087. Call sign 2IVH2. IMO 94335523.
How big is MERCHANTMAN?
MERCHANTMAN is about 24 m long, 9 m on the beam, drawing 4.4 m.
Is MERCHANTMAN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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