Question 1

Where is AURORA PETROL right now?

Accepted Answer

AURORA PETROL was last reported in the Indian Ocean. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

Question 2

What are the identifiers for AURORA PETROL?

Accepted Answer

AURORA PETROL broadcasts MMSI 525201572 and is registered as IMO 9178018. 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.

Question 3

What type of ship is AURORA PETROL?

Accepted Answer

AURORA PETROL is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the ID 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 ID flag list at /flag/id.

Question 4

How can I see the live position of AURORA PETROL?

Accepted Answer

MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from AURORA PETROL 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.

Question 5

How often is AURORA PETROL's position updated?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What class is AURORA PETROL?

Accepted Answer

As a tanker, AURORA PETROL 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.

AURORA PETROL — Tanker · IMO 9178018

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