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ELAURATanker · IMO 9176591

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ELAURA is currently at anchor in the Mediterranean Sea, at 35.8298° N, 14.6878° E. It is sailing from MARSAXLOKK to MALTA OPL ANCH with an ETA of 26 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 14:17 UTC.

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At anchor
Current Navigational Status
7.5 kn
Speed
65.4°
/ 55°
Course / Heading
5.5 m
Static Draught
5.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
13:02 UTCSep 8, 2026
ETA
00:00 UTCDec 26, 2026
ELAURA

ELAURA

Identity

Tanker
Type
Malta flagMT
Flag
9176591
IMO Number
215953000
MMSI
9HGH8
Call Sign

Specifications

97 m × 15 m
Length × Breadth
2000-01-01
Year Built
4,509 t
Deadweight
2,750 t
Gross Tonnage
2,513 kW
Engine Power
CELIK TEKNE SHIPYARD - ISTANBUL, TURKEY
Builder
BUREAU VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of MARSAXLOKK
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About ELAURA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ELAURA — Tanker

Built in 2000, with a gross tonnage of 2,750 GT, and a dead weight of 4,509 tonnes, ELAURA is a tanker registered under the Malta flag. The vessel is owned by GAULOS SHIPPING - MARSA, MALTA, built by CELIK TEKNE SHIPYARD - ISTANBUL, TURKEY.

ELAURA route and voyage history

ELAURA is currently on a voyage from MARSAXLOKK to MALTA OPL ANCH with an estimated arrival on 2026-12-26T00:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ELAURA are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

ELAURA is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as ELAURA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

  • MMSI: 215953000
  • IMO: 9176591
  • Call sign: 9HGH8
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Malta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ELAURA right now?+
ELAURA is currently at anchor in the Mediterranean Sea, within the Mediterranean East-West corridor. It is sailing from MARSAXLOKK to MALTA OPL ANCH with an ETA of 26 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.
What are the identifiers for ELAURA?+
ELAURA broadcasts MMSI 215953000 and is registered as IMO 9176591, with call sign 9HGH8. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.
What type of ship is ELAURA?+
ELAURA is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the MT flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full MT flag list at /flag/mt.
How can I see the live position of ELAURA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ELAURA above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.
How often is ELAURA's position updated?+
AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.
What class is ELAURA?+
ELAURA is classed by BUREAU VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, ELAURA sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. ELAURA has a gross tonnage of 2,750 GT.

ELAURA — Key Facts

MMSI
215953000
IMO number
9176591
Call sign
9HGH8
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MT
Navigation status
At anchor
Current speed
7.5 knots
Course over ground
65.4°
Heading
55°
Last known position
35.8298°, 14.6878°
Destination
MALTA OPL ANCH
ETA
2026-12-26T00:00:00Z
Departure port
MARSAXLOKK
Actual time of departure
2026-09-08T13:02:00Z
Current draught
5.5 m
Maximum static draught
5.5 m
Year built
2000-01-01
Gross tonnage
2750
Dead weight
4509 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T14:17:44Z