Where is Meerkatze now?

Meerkatze (Law enforcement vessel, Germany flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 5, 2026, 06:11 UTC, moored, near Cuxhaven (North Sea). The crew-entered destination was DECUX (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 5, 2026, 06:01 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Meerkatze?

Meerkatze is a law enforcement vessel sailing under the flag of Germany, built in 2009 by Peene-Werft. The vessel is 72.8 m long with a beam of 12.5 m and has a gross tonnage of 1,981.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Meerkatze?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Meerkatze 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 Meerkatze. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

Meerkatze

Law enforcement vessel · Germany · built 2009 · AIS Class A

IMO9421245MMSI218762000Call signDBFXLast AIS position Oct 5, 2026, 06:11 UTC

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In short

Meerkatze (Law enforcement vessel, Germany flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 5, 2026, 06:11 UTC, moored, near Cuxhaven (North Sea). Its crew-entered AIS destination is DECUX (Cuxhaven); its reported draught is 5.2 m (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 5, 2026, 06:01 UTC).

Vessel type: Law enforcement vessel
Flag: Germany
Year built: 2009
Gross tonnage: 1,981
Size (length × beam): 73 m × 13 m
Registered owner: —

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Last reported position

received Oct 5, 2026, 06:11 UTC

Position: 53.8591° N, 8.7173° E
Area: North Sea
StatusWhat do AIS statuses mean?: Moored
Speed: 0 kn
Course: —
Heading: —

53.8591° N, 8.7173° E

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Voydar detected no port call in the last 30 days.

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Identity & particulars

Name: Meerkatze
IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?: 9421245
MMSIWhat is an MMSI?: 218762000
Call signWhat is a call sign?: DBFX
Flag: Germany
Vessel type: Law enforcement vessel
AIS ship type: Law enforcement
Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight: 1,981
Length overall: 72.8 m
Beam: 12.5 m
Year built: 2009

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Operator: German Navy
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026
Builder: Peene-Werft
Source: Wikidata · reported · confidence 0.8 · retrieved Sep 22, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is Meerkatze now?: Meerkatze (Law enforcement vessel, Germany flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 5, 2026, 06:11 UTC, moored, near Cuxhaven (North Sea). The crew-entered destination was DECUX (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 5, 2026, 06:01 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.
What kind of ship is Meerkatze?: Meerkatze is a law enforcement vessel sailing under the flag of Germany, built in 2009 by Peene-Werft. The vessel is 72.8 m long with a beam of 12.5 m and has a gross tonnage of 1,981.
What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Meerkatze?: Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Meerkatze 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 Meerkatze. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.

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