GRAND MERCURY (IMO 9247584)
GRAND MERCURY is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2002 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,121 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 58,947. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and related automotive cargo. GRAND MERCURY is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, South Africa, and East Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 July 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 538012646
- Call sign: V7B3149
- Gross tonnage: 58947
- Deadweight: 19121 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 83 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 24/04/2013, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/07/2026
- Registered owner: DYNAMIC SUNRISE SHIPPING SA (China)
- Ship manager: CIDO SHIPPING HK CO LTD (China)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: CIDO SHIPPING KOREA CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 1°15.5′N · 104°13.6′E · Speed 16.6 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 04:01 UTC
- Destination: Gwangyang (KR KAN) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GRAND MERCURY?
GRAND MERCURY is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2002. It is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for GRAND MERCURY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 19,121 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 58,947.
Which classification society maintains GRAND MERCURY?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is Reinstated.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 July 2026. All-time records show 83 inspections since 2003 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 24 April 2013.
Where has GRAND MERCURY been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia, South Africa, and East Africa. These regions represent its recent operational geographic areas.
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