GERARDUS MERCATOR (IMO 9119335)
GERARDUS MERCATOR is a Hopper Dredger built in 1997 and flying the Mauritius flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 20,333 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 18,972, and a length overall of 152 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized dredging operations. There is no recorded IACS membership for this vessel. Recent observation data places the vessel in the South Asia region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 17 inspections are on file since 2006, the most recent on 19 September 2022.
- Type: Hopper Dredger
- Flag: Mauritius
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 645309000
- Call sign: 3BRF
- Gross tonnage: 18972
- Deadweight: 20333 t
- Length overall: 152 m
- Beam: 29 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/09/2022
- Registered owner · Ship manager: FLANDERS DREDGING CORP NV (Belgium)
- ISM manager: JAN DE NUL DREDGING LTD (Mauritius)
- Last AIS position: 25°13.0′N · 054°42.0′E · Speed 14.1 kn · restricted in ability to manoeuvre · received 15 October 2026 at 21:32 UTC
- Destination: Jebel Ali (AE JEA)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of GERARDUS MERCATOR?
GERARDUS MERCATOR is a Hopper Dredger. It was built in 1997 and is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the dimensions of GERARDUS MERCATOR?
The vessel has a length overall of 152 metres and a beam of 29 metres. It possesses a gross tonnage of 18,972.
What is the deadweight tonnage of this vessel?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 20,333 metric tonnes. This capacity is used for its specialized dredging functions.
Where has GERARDUS MERCATOR been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the South Asia region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 17 inspections are on file since 2006, the most recent on 19 September 2022.
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