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Passenger
MERBAU ERA
Passenger · last seen 1°N 104°E · Jun 2026 · MMSI 563000510 · Call sign 9V5179
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Passenger
Length
42 m
Beam
6 m
Draft
1.5 m
Call sign
9V5179
IMO
9133680
First reported
Jun 2026
Last reported
Jun 2026
AIS reports
9
MERBAU ERA is a 42-metre ferry. She's built with a 6 m beam and a 1.5-metre draft. She's on record as MMSI 563000510, call sign 9V5179, IMO 9133680. MERBAU ERA belongs on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network, a free safety net shared by boats the world over.
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Live AIS position · Jun 15, 2026 14:29 UTC
Position
1.2351° N, 103.8649° E
Status
Under way (sailing)
Speed
11.9 kn
Course
137°
Destination
RFT SINGAPORE
ETA
08-26 10:30 UTC
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About MERBAU ERA
What kind of vessel is MERBAU ERA?
MERBAU ERA is a Passenger.
Where was MERBAU ERA last seen?
MERBAU ERA was last reported in the Strait of Malacca in Jun 2026 on public AIS.
What is MERBAU ERA's MMSI?
MERBAU ERA's MMSI is 563000510. Call sign 9V5179. IMO 9133680.
How big is MERBAU ERA?
MERBAU ERA is about 42 m long, 6 m on the beam, drawing 1.5 m.
Is MERBAU ERA on the Master's Mate Safety Initiative Network?
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