MERIT TRADER (IMO 9700586)
MERIT TRADER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 58,175 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 32,726. At this capacity, it is configured for regional bulk commodity transport. MERIT TRADER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Makassar Strait, East Asia, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 November 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 477148300
- Call sign: VRRH8
- Gross tonnage: 32726
- Deadweight: 58175 t
- Length overall: 189 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 28 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/11/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MERITSHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- ISM manager: WALLEM SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 7°41.1′N · 109°38.0′E · Speed 11.0 kn · under way · received 7 October 2026 at 22:07 UTC
- Destination: KOHSICHANG · ETA 10 October 2026 at 14:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when MERIT TRADER arrives in port. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MERIT TRADER?
MERIT TRADER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for MERIT TRADER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 58,175 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 32,726.
Which classification society manages MERIT TRADER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has MERIT TRADER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Makassar Strait and throughout South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the East Asia region.
What is the PSC inspection history for MERIT TRADER?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 November 2025. All-time records show 28 inspections since 2014 and no detentions.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.