MERCURY (IMO 9135573)
MERCURY is a General Cargo Ship built in 1996 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 11,288 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,633. This size profile is typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal trades. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai is the classification society for the vessel, though its current status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, East Asia, and South East Asia. It has operated under four former flags and has been known by five different names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 April 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 477065500
- Call sign: VRMP9
- Gross tonnage: 7633
- Deadweight: 11288 t
- Home port: HONG KONG
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 82 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/02/2003, Yokkaichi (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/04/2026
- Registered owner: SHUI XING SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: DALIAN V-SKY SHIP MANAGEMENT (China)
- Technical manager: DALIAN V-SKY SHIP MANAGEMENT CO.,LTD
- Last AIS position: 37°53.2′N · 123°43.4′E · Speed 0.3 kn · received 22 September 2026 at 17:45 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 3 October 2026 at 01:22 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MERCURY?
MERCURY is a General Cargo Ship built in 1996. It is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MERCURY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 11,288 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 7,633.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has MERCURY been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and throughout South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the East Asia region.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 April 2026. All-time records show 82 inspections since 2000 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 19 February 2003.
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