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VORTEX — Tanker · IMO 9566289

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World map showing the last known position of VORTEX at 37° 45.990' N, 16° 25.937' W
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Current PositionLast report

VORTEX was last reported in the North Atlantic Ocean, at 37.7665° N, 16.4323° W.

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VORTEX

VORTEX

Identity

Tanker
Type
Portugal flagPT
Flag
9566289
IMO Number
255805640
MMSI
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Call Sign

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About VORTEX

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

VORTEX — Tanker

VORTEX is a tanker registered under the Portugal flag.

VORTEX route and voyage history

The most recent AIS broadcast from VORTEX is shown on the live map above. The live route and current course of VORTEX 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

Vessels in the same class as VORTEX can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is VORTEX right now?+
VORTEX was last reported in the North Atlantic Ocean. 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 VORTEX?+
VORTEX broadcasts MMSI 255805640 and is registered as IMO 9566289. 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 VORTEX?+
VORTEX is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the PT 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 PT flag list at /flag/pt.
How can I see the live position of VORTEX?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from VORTEX 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 VORTEX'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 VORTEX?+
As a tanker, VORTEX 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.

VORTEX — Key Facts

MMSI
255805640
IMO number
9566289
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
PT
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
0.0°
Last known position
37.7665°, -16.4323°