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Cargo
MERLIN
MMSI 538009709 · Call sign V7A5071
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Cargo
Flag
MHLLength
183 m
Beam
29 m
Draft
10.4 m
Call sign
V7A5071
IMO
9604847
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
29
A Marshall Islands general cargo ship, MERLIN measures 183 metres. Below, she has a beam measuring 29 metres and a draft measuring 10.4 metres. Her registration reads MMSI 538009709, call sign V7A5071, IMO 9604847. There's a place for MERLIN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network — free, community-driven, like AAA for the ocean.
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Live AIS position · Jun 9, 2026 06:45 UTC
Position
36.1230° N, 15.0800° E
Status
Under way (engine)
Speed
12.0 kn
Course
112°
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About MERLIN
What kind of vessel is MERLIN?
MERLIN is a Cargo flagged to Marshall Islands.
Where was MERLIN last seen?
MERLIN was last reported in the Mediterranean in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is MERLIN's MMSI?
MERLIN's MMSI is 538009709. Call sign V7A5071. IMO 9604847.
How big is MERLIN?
MERLIN is about 183 m long, 29 m on the beam, drawing 10.4 m.
Is MERLIN on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
Not yet. If MERLIN is your boat, you can claim it free and join the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network (MMSIn).
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