Where is Ginga Merlin now?

Ginga Merlin (Chemical tanker, Singapore flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 13:11 UTC, under way at 9.5 kn, in the North Pacific Ocean. The crew-entered destination was KRUSN (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 12:46 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Ginga Merlin?

Ginga Merlin is a chemical tanker sailing under the flag of Singapore, built in 2002 by Shin Kurushima Dockyard. The vessel is 147 m long with a beam of 24 m and has a gross tonnage of 12,110.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Ginga Merlin?

MMS CO., LTD. is recorded as ISM manager for Ginga Merlin (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting year 2024). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Ginga Merlin?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Ginga Merlin from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Ginga Merlin. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Ginga Merlin

Chemical tanker · Singapore · built 2002 · AIS Class A

IMO9254252MMSI564580000Call sign9V2695Last AIS position Oct 3, 2026, 13:11 UTC

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In short

Ginga Merlin (Chemical tanker, Singapore flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 13:11 UTC, under way at 9.5 kn, in the North Pacific Ocean. Its crew-entered AIS destination is KRUSN (Ulsan), with an ETA of Oct 20, 2026, 09:00 UTC; its reported draught is 6.2 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 12:46 UTC). ISM manager: MMS CO., LTD. (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions, reporting year 2024).

Current voyage: from Los Angeles (departed Oct 3, 2026, 00:10 UTC) to KRUSN (Ulsan)

Vessel type: Chemical tanker
Flag: Singapore
Year built: 2002
Gross tonnage: 12,110
Size (length × beam): 147 m × 24 m
ISM manager: MMS CO., LTD.

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Last reported position

received Oct 3, 2026, 13:11 UTC

Position: 34.3108° N, 120.3197° W
Area: North Pacific Ocean
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Under way using engine
Speed: 9.5 kn
Course: 286°
Heading: 288°

34.3108° N, 120.3197° W

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Last 30 days: 1 port call (Los Angeles).

Port calls are detected by Voydar from AIS (at least 30 minutes slow inside a harbour area); see Port calls below.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Ginga Merlin
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9254252
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 564580000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: 9V2695
Flag: Singapore
Vessel type: Chemical tanker
AIS ship type: Tanker
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 12,110
Deadweight (DWT): Source: Wikidata, record Q117023945. Added to Voydar on September 23, 2026. Licence: CC0 1.0.20,478 t
Length overall: 147 m
Beam: 24 m
Year built: 2002

A tag next to a value names the register that supplied it (hover or tap it for the record and date). Values without a tag come from the ship's own AIS broadcasts or from Wikidata. Position and identity are derived live from AIS.

Ownership & management

Each line shows where the fact comes from. Links backed by an identifier point to the company page.

ISM manager: MMS CO., LTD.
Source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions · reporting year 2024 · reported · confidence 0.9 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026
Builder: Shin Kurushima Dockyard
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Timeline

Dated events for this ship from every source Voydar holds, newest first. Each line names its source; derived items say how they were derived.

Date	Event	Source
Oct 3, 2026, 00:10 UTC	Left Los AngelesAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Oct 2, 2026, 01:30 UTC	Arrived at Los AngelesAIS-detected	Voydar port-call detector (AIS geofence)
Jun 15, 2019, 07:07 UTC	Reported departure from Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Jun 14, 2019, 23:23 UTC	Reported arrival at Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Nov 14, 2018, 00:52 UTC	Reported departure from Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Nov 13, 2018, 07:47 UTC	Reported arrival at Hong KongAuthority-reported	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Nov 10, 2014	Reported departure from ANACORTES HARBOR, WAAuthority-reported	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances

Owner, operator and manager changes found by comparing yearly EU MRV reports are dated to the reporting year ("during 2025"), not to a day. Port calls here are the most recent only; the full lists are further down.

Emissions & fuel consumption

Independently verified annual figures reported under the EU MRV regulation — public environmental data the incumbents don't surface.

Year	CO₂ emitted	Fuel burned	Time at sea	CO₂ / n mile
2024	2,606 t	832 t	44 days	202 kg

Technical efficiency: EEXI (7.68 gCO₂/t·nm). Source: European Commission / EMSA THETIS-MRV (EU Regulation 2015/757). Covers voyages to, from and within the EU/EEA.

Port calls

Two kinds of evidence, kept apart: calls Voydar detected from the ship's AIS positions, and arrivals and departures published by port authorities and customs records.

Detected from AIS AIS-detected

Port	Arrived	Departed	Time in port
Los Angeles USLAX	Oct 2, 2026, 01:30 UTC	Oct 3, 2026, 00:10 UTC	22 h 40 min

Detected by Voydar when the ship's AIS positions stayed slow inside a harbour area. Calls shorter than 30 minutes are not shown. Depends on AIS reception; detection started on June 8, 2026.

Reported by authorities Authority-reported

Port	Record	Date (UTC)	Berth	Source
Hong Kong HKHKG	Arrival(matched by call sign)	Jun 14, 2019, 23:23 UTC	WL	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
Hong Kong HKHKG	Arrival	Nov 13, 2018, 07:47 UTC	SHELL	Hong Kong vessel arrivals & departures (incl. VTMS daily reports)
ANACORTES HARBOR, WA	Departure	Nov 10, 2014(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
ANACORTES HARBOR, WA	Arrival	Nov 4, 2014(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Richmond USRCH	Departure	Oct 30, 2014(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Stockton USSCK	Arrival	Oct 20, 2014(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Vancouver USVAN	Departure	Aug 10, 2011(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Vancouver USVAN	Arrival	Aug 9, 2011(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Richmond USRCH	Departure	Aug 6, 2011(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Richmond USRCH	Arrival	Aug 6, 2011(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Long Beach USLGB	Departure	Aug 3, 2011(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances
Long Beach USLGB	Arrival	Aug 3, 2011(date only)	—	USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances

Records published by the authority named on each row. Earliest record for this ship: April 1, 2004.

Source: Marine Department, HKSAR Government — DATA.GOV.HK. Licence: DATA.GOV.HK Terms and Conditions.

Source: US Army Corps of Engineers, Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center (US CBP entrance/clearance records). Licence: US Government work — public domain.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Ginga Merlin now?: Ginga Merlin (Chemical tanker, Singapore flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 3, 2026, 13:11 UTC, under way at 9.5 kn, in the North Pacific Ocean. The crew-entered destination was KRUSN (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 3, 2026, 12:46 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Ginga Merlin?: Ginga Merlin is a chemical tanker sailing under the flag of Singapore, built in 2002 by Shin Kurushima Dockyard. The vessel is 147 m long with a beam of 24 m and has a gross tonnage of 12,110.
Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Ginga Merlin?: MMS CO., LTD. is recorded as ISM manager for Ginga Merlin (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting year 2024). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Ginga Merlin?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Ginga Merlin from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels, the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register and the French national asset-freeze register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Ginga Merlin. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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