MERKUR HORIZON (IMO 9456989)
MERKUR HORIZON is a container ship built in 2009 and flying the flag of Liberia; it is in its 17th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 53,354 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 41,331, and a length overall of 262.1 metres. MERKUR HORIZON has been classed since 9 December 2009 by DNV, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 29 November 2024. The vessel has been observed most often in South Africa, East Africa, and South East Asia (latest area report: October 2026). It has previously sailed under five other names and three other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 September 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 636093026
- Call sign: A8UB3
- Gross tonnage: 41331
- Deadweight: 53354 t
- Length overall: 262.08 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 57 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 19/03/2021, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 10/09/2025
- Registered owner: MERKUR HORIZON (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: F A VINNEN & CO GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 24°0.9′S · 049°46.9′E · Speed 15.4 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 17:34 UTC
- Destination: Maputo (MZ MPM) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 20:18 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is MERKUR HORIZON?
MERKUR HORIZON is a container ship built in 2009. It is in its 17th year of service.
What is the deadweight of MERKUR HORIZON?
MERKUR HORIZON has a deadweight of 53,354 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 41,331. It measures 262.1 metres overall.
What flag does MERKUR HORIZON fly?
MERKUR HORIZON flies the flag of Liberia. Earlier it sailed under three other flags.
Who classes MERKUR HORIZON?
MERKUR HORIZON has been classed since 9 December 2009 by DNV, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 29 November 2024. Its class notation is Container ship BWM SOLAS-II-2,Reg.19 IW RSCS+.
How many port state control inspections has MERKUR HORIZON had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 September 2025. All-time records show 57 inspections since 2010 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 19 March 2021.
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