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Tug
AQS MERLIN
MMSI 258857000 · Call sign LEER
Not yet on Master's MateType
Tug
Flag
NORLength
48 m
Beam
11 m
Call sign
LEER
IMO
9472232
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
65
A Norwegian working tug, AQS MERLIN measures 48 metres. AQS MERLIN has 11 metres in the beam. Look for MMSI 258857000, call sign LEER, IMO 9472232. Working vessels like AQS MERLIN are never truly alone on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, with a fleet on watch.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 05:14 UTC
Position
65.1788° N, 11.8525° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
3.8 kn
Course
18°
Destination
VANNOY-TOWING 0.3NM
ETA
03-21 12:34 UTC
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About AQS MERLIN
What kind of vessel is AQS MERLIN?
AQS MERLIN is a Tug flagged to Norway.
Where was AQS MERLIN last seen?
AQS MERLIN was last reported in the Norwegian coast in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is AQS MERLIN's MMSI?
AQS MERLIN's MMSI is 258857000. Call sign LEER. IMO 9472232.
How big is AQS MERLIN?
AQS MERLIN is about 48 m long, 11 m on the beam.
Is AQS MERLIN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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