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AURORA — Cargo · IMO 9537630

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World map showing the last known position of AURORA at 5° 52.911' N, 85° 51.051' E
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AURORA was last reported under way in the Bay of Bengal, at 5.8818° N, 85.8508° E, on 8 Sep 2026, 04:00 UTC. It was sailing from NANSHA ANCH to MANGALORE with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 08:30 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.3 kn
Speed
267.0°
/ 271°
Course / Heading
7.1 m
Static Draught
13.4 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
05:37 UTCAug 28, 2026
ETA
08:30 UTCSep 12, 2026
AURORA

AURORA

Identity

Cargo
Type
Hong Kong SAR China flagHK
Flag
9537630
IMO Number
477410100
MMSI
VRTB4
Call Sign

Specifications

229 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2010-01-01
Year Built
79,607 t
Deadweight
43,506 t
Gross Tonnage
11,060 kW
Engine Power
NEW CENTURY SHIPBUILDING - JINGJIANG, CHINA
Builder
GERMANISCHER LLOYD
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of NANSHA ANCH
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Destination Port
Port of MANGALORE
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About AURORA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

AURORA — Cargo

Built in 2010, with a gross tonnage of 43,506 GT, and a dead weight of 79,607 tonnes, AURORA is a cargo registered under the Hong Kong flag. The vessel is owned by SCHULTE THOMAS REEDEREI - HAMBURG, GERMANY, built by NEW CENTURY SHIPBUILDING - JINGJIANG, CHINA.

AURORA route and voyage history

AURORA is currently on a voyage from NANSHA ANCH to MANGALORE with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-12T08:30:00Z. The live route and current course of AURORA 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

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

  • MMSI: 477410100
  • IMO: 9537630
  • Call sign: VRTB4
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Hong Kong

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AURORA right now?+
AURORA was last reported under way in the Bay of Bengal, on 8 Sep 2026, 04:00 UTC. It was sailing from NANSHA ANCH to MANGALORE with an ETA of 12 Sep 2026, 08:30 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 AURORA?+
AURORA broadcasts MMSI 477410100 and is registered as IMO 9537630, with call sign VRTB4 . 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 AURORA?+
AURORA is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the HK flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full HK flag list at /flag/hk.
How can I see the live position of AURORA?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AURORA 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 AURORA'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 AURORA?+
AURORA is classed by GERMANISCHER LLOYD, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, AURORA sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. AURORA has a gross tonnage of 43,506 GT.

AURORA — Key Facts

MMSI
477410100
IMO number
9537630
Call sign
VRTB4
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
HK
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.3 knots
Course over ground
267.0°
Heading
271°
Last known position
5.8818°, 85.8508°
Destination
MANGALORE
ETA
2026-09-12T08:30:00Z
Departure port
NANSHA ANCH
Actual time of departure
2026-08-28T05:37:00Z
Current draught
13.4 m
Maximum static draught
7.1 m
Year built
2010-01-01
Gross tonnage
43506
Dead weight
79607 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T04:00:00Z