JFE MERCURY

JFE MERCURY (IMO: 9540314) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Japan flag. It has an overall length of 499 feets and a beam of 98 feets.

JFE MERCURY

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Operating Region

• Primary Trade Routes: Pacific Ocean, Asia-Pacific region
• Typical Routes: Iron ore and coal transport routes between Australia, Brazil, and Japanese ports
• Port Calls: Predominantly Japanese steel mill ports including Kimitsu, Fukuyama, and Chiba, as well as major bulk terminals in Australia and Brazil
• Trade Type: Deep-sea international bulk cargo trade

Vessel Description

The JFE MERCURY is a Capesize bulk carrier operating under the Japanese flag, purpose-built for the transportation of dry bulk commodities — primarily iron ore and coking coal — in support of JFE Steel Corporation's steelmaking operations in Japan.

As a dedicated carrier within the JFE Steel fleet, the vessel is deployed on long-haul routes connecting major iron ore and coal export terminals in Australia and Brazil with integrated steel mill facilities along the Japanese coastline. The Capesize designation reflects the vessel's size, which requires it to transit via the Cape of Good Hope or Cape Horn rather than the Suez or Panama Canals.

Built in 2011 at Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, the JFE MERCURY represents a class of vessel integral to Japan's steel industry supply chain, ensuring a steady flow of raw materials to domestic blast furnace operations.

Disclaimer: Vessel specifications are based on available public maritime registry and AIS data. Users are advised to verify current data through official sources such as Lloyd's Register, IHS Markit Sea-web, or the Japanese Ship Registry (JG).