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ARDMORE EXPLORER — Tanker · IMO 9654581

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World map showing the last known position of ARDMORE EXPLORER at 35° 4.801' S, 22° 14.947' E
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ARDMORE EXPLORER is currently under way in the Indian Ocean, at 35.0800° S, 22.2491° E, making 11.6 knots on a course of 78°. It is sailing from PARANAGUA to PORT LOUIS with an ETA of 15 Sep 2026, 17:00 UTC. AIS position received 8 Sep 2026, 15:06 UTC.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
11.6 kn
Speed
78.0°
/ 76°
Course / Heading
7.5 m
Static Draught
13.3 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

ATD
04:57 UTCAug 25, 2026
ETA
17:00 UTCSep 15, 2026
ARDMORE EXPLORER

ARDMORE EXPLORER

Identity

Tanker
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9654581
IMO Number
538005088
MMSI
V7AX6
Call Sign

Specifications

183 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2014-01-01
Year Built
49,494 t
Deadweight
29,993 t
Gross Tonnage
12,000 kW
Engine Power
STX OFFSHORE & SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - JINHAE, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
DET NORSKE VERITAS
Class Society
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Departure Port
Port of PARANAGUA
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Destination Port
Port of PORT LOUIS
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About ARDMORE EXPLORER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

ARDMORE EXPLORER — Tanker

Built in 2014, with a gross tonnage of 29,993 GT, and a dead weight of 49,494 tonnes, ARDMORE EXPLORER is a tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by SEA HULL S1598 - MONROVIA, LIBERIA, built by STX OFFSHORE & SHIPBUILDING CO. LTD. - JINHAE, SOUTH KOREA.

ARDMORE EXPLORER route and voyage history

ARDMORE EXPLORER is currently on a voyage from PARANAGUA to PORT LOUIS with an estimated arrival on 2026-09-15T17:00:00Z. The live route and current course of ARDMORE EXPLORER 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is ARDMORE EXPLORER right now?+
ARDMORE EXPLORER is currently under way in the Indian Ocean. It is sailing from PARANAGUA to PORT LOUIS with an ETA of 15 Sep 2026, 17:00 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 ARDMORE EXPLORER?+
ARDMORE EXPLORER broadcasts MMSI 538005088 and is registered as IMO 9654581, with call sign V7AX6. 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 ARDMORE EXPLORER?+
ARDMORE EXPLORER is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the MH 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 MH flag list at /flag/mh.
How can I see the live position of ARDMORE EXPLORER?+
MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from ARDMORE EXPLORER 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 ARDMORE EXPLORER'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 ARDMORE EXPLORER?+
ARDMORE EXPLORER is classed by DET NORSKE VERITAS, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, ARDMORE EXPLORER 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. ARDMORE EXPLORER has a gross tonnage of 29,993 GT.

ARDMORE EXPLORER — Key Facts

MMSI
538005088
IMO number
9654581
Call sign
V7AX6
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
11.6 knots
Course over ground
78.0°
Heading
76°
Last known position
-35.0800°, 22.2491°
Destination
PORT LOUIS
ETA
2026-09-15T17:00:00Z
Departure port
PARANAGUA
Actual time of departure
2026-08-25T04:57:00Z
Current draught
13.3 m
Maximum static draught
7.5 m
Year built
2014-01-01
Gross tonnage
29993
Dead weight
49494 t
AIS last updated
2026-09-08T15:06:00Z