MERC (IMO 9245938)
MERCURY 5 is a Pusher Tug built in 2001 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 250 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 486. This vessel is configured for specialized pushing operations within regional maritime corridors. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for the vessel, which maintains a status of Delivered. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and throughout South East Asia. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 January 2026.
- Type: Pusher Tug
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 341759002
- Call sign: V4QV7
- Gross tonnage: 486
- Deadweight: 250 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 10 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 29/01/2026
- Registered owner: TRADE SHIPPING INC (India)
- Ship manager: GREEN OCEAN SHIP MANAGEMENT (India)
- Last AIS position: 22°30.8′N · 091°41.3′E · Speed 6.7 kn · under way · received 1 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC
- Destination: RAMBA · ETA 13 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when MERC arrives in port. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MERCURY 5?
MERCURY 5 is a Pusher Tug built in 2001. It is currently in its 25th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for MERCURY 5?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 486. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 250 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages MERCURY 5?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is recorded as Delivered.
Where has MERCURY 5 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and the South East Asia region. These areas represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 January 2026. All-time records show 10 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.