Malta flag

ARAL — Tanker · IMO 8125454

MTUnder way using engine
World map showing the last known position of ARAL at 36° 9.771' N, 6° 57.425' W
NSEW
Export ARAL's past journey as a videoMP4 in 16:9, 9:16 or 1:1 · up to 90 days
Current PositionLive

ARAL is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 36.1628° N, 6.9571° W, making 11.1 knots on a course of 291°. It is sailing from MALAGA to SANTANDER with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 01:37 UTC. AIS position received 7 Nov 2026, 11:44 UTC.

Updated 30 minutes using terrestrial data
Live Satellite · latest position

See where ARAL is now

1 credit fetches 1 satellite position.

This fix came from a shore antenna, and those stop at the coast. Use a satellite credit to track this vessel in the deep sea.

Get satellite data
Auto top-up

On for your next purchase

Turn off to prevent future automatic charges.

Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.1 kn
Speed
291.0°
/ 289°
Course / Heading
8.6 m
Static Draught
6.9 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

Spain flag
MALAGAESAGP
ATD
22:15 UTCNov 6, 2026
ETA
01:37 UTCNov 6, 2026
ARAL

ARAL

Identity

Tanker
Type
Malta flagMT
Flag
8125454
IMO Number
248693000
MMSI
9HOE6
Call Sign

Specifications

114 m × 18 m
Length × Breadth
1982-01-01
Year Built
8,915 t
Deadweight
5,285 t
Gross Tonnage
2,030 kW
Engine Power
ASAKAWA SHIPBUILDING - IMABARI, JAPAN
Builder
AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING
Class Society
Live tracking · 50,000+ mariners

Track ARAL live on MarineRadar

Real-time AIS positions, voyage history, and arrival alerts for ARAL — straight from your phone.

Live AIS positionsVoyage historyArrival alerts
Get the App

4.6 ★ · 18,000 reviews

About ARAL

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ARAL — Tanker

Built in 1982, with a gross tonnage of 5,285 GT, and a dead weight of 8,915 tonnes, ARAL is a tanker registered under the Malta flag. The vessel is owned by ORSA TANKERS - ISTANBUL, TURKEY, built by ASAKAWA SHIPBUILDING - IMABARI, JAPAN.

ARAL route and voyage history

ARAL is currently on a voyage from MALAGA to SANTANDER with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T01:37:00Z. The live route and current course of ARAL 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

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

  • MMSI: 248693000
  • IMO: 8125454
  • Call sign: 9HOE6
  • Vessel type: Tanker
  • Flag state: Malta

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ARAL right now?

+

ARAL is currently under way in the North Atlantic Ocean, within the Strait of Gibraltar. It is sailing from MALAGA to SANTANDER with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 01:37 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 ARAL?

+

ARAL broadcasts MMSI 248693000 and is registered as IMO 8125454, with call sign 9HOE6. 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 ARAL?

+

ARAL 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 ARAL?

+

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ARAL 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 ARAL'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 ARAL?

+

ARAL is classed by AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIPPING, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, ARAL 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. ARAL has a gross tonnage of 5,285 GT.

ARAL — Key Facts

MMSI
248693000
IMO number
8125454
Call sign
9HOE6
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MT
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.1 knots
Course over ground
291.0°
Heading
289°
Last known position
36.1628°, -6.9571°
Destination
SANTANDER
ETA
2026-11-06T01:37:00Z
Departure port
MALAGA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T22:15:00Z
Current draught
6.9 m
Maximum static draught
8.6 m
Year built
1982-01-01
Gross tonnage
5285
Dead weight
8915 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-07T11:44:00Z