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MERKUR HORIZON

formerly MERKUR HORIZON until 2009 Dec 01

🚢 Container Ship 🏴 LIBERIA IMO 9456989 IN SERVICE/COMMISSION
262.1 m859.8 ft
Length (LOA)
32.2 m105.6 ft
Beam
12.8 m41' 11"
Draft
53,354 DWT
Deadweight
4,300 TEU
TEU Capacity
2009
(17 yrs old)
Built

General Information

Vessel Name MERKUR HORIZON
Former Name MERKUR HORIZON until 2009 Dec 01
IMO Number 9456989
MMSI 636093026
Call Sign A8UB3
Flag State LIBERIA
Vessel Type Container Ship
Detailed Type
Service Status IN SERVICE/COMMISSION
Year of Build 2009

Dimensions & Tonnage

Length Overall (LOA) 262.1 m859.8 ft
Beam (Width) 32.2 m105.6 ft
Draft 12.8 m41' 11"
Deadweight (DWT) 53,354 t52,511 LT
Gross Tonnage (GT) 41,331 GT

This vessel is approximately 17 years old.

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Sustainability Snapshot

C
Vessel Efficiency
Ranked against all Container ship in the fleet.
Ranked C — Top 84% of fleet
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Segment Efficiency Rank (2025)
#1,114 of 2,221 container ships · -16% greener than average
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Daily Climate Impact
189.68 mt CO₂ / day
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Avg. Operational Speed
15.4 knots
Consumes 60.91 mt fuel / day (~2.54 mt/hr)

📄 Data source: Annual EU MRV verified emissions data.

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About the MERKUR HORIZON

The MERKUR HORIZON (IMO: 9456989) is a container ship built in 2009 currently sailing under the flag of LIBERIA. The vessel has an estimated length overall (LOA) of 262.1 meters and a beam of 32.2 meters, alongside a deadweight tonnage of 53,354 DWT.

Operating under the service status of IN SERVICE/COMMISSION, the vessel relies on the DNV for its classification society standards. Technical and commercial management is publicly recorded to be overseen by F.A. VINNEN & CO..

TrustedDocks provides detailed maritime intelligence, ship repairs, and maintenance records for the MERKUR HORIZON. According to our data, the vessel was recently drydocked or maintained at the ZHOUSHAN ZHONGTIAN HEAVY INDUSTRY CO. LTD facilities. To unlock its full live AIS tracking, port visits, PSC inspection records, and shipyard history, log in or create a free account.