Tug 🇳🇴Norway

AURORA CHALLENGER

IMO 9420174MMSI 258286000Call sign LAQI3

70 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom

Last seen 11 Nov, 04:21 UTC

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53.2264° N, 2.2314° E

53.2264° N, 2.2314° ELast 24 h track

Speed4.5kn

Course127°

DestinationDOUGLAS

Voyage

Destination: DOUGLAS
Speed: 4.5 kn
Course: 127°
Heading: 132°
Position: 53.2264° N, 2.2314° E
Last report: 11 Nov 2026, 04:21 UTC11 Nov, 04:21 UTC
Nearest port: Hemsby70 km NE of the port

Particulars

IMO: 9420174
MMSI: 258286000
Call sign: LAQI3
Flag: 🇳🇴 Norway
Type: TugAIS type 52
Length: 75 m
Beam: 18 m
Draught: 6.2 m
Deadweight: 3,000 t

Not broadcast: ETA.

About AURORA CHALLENGER

AURORA CHALLENGER (IMO 9420174, MMSI 258286000) is a tug registered in Norway. It is 75 m long and 18 m wide. Its most recent AIS position, received on 11 Nov 2026 at 04:21 UTC, placed it 70 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom. It was moving at 4.5 knots on a course of 127°. The crew reported DOUGLAS as the destination.

Frequently asked questions

Where is AURORA CHALLENGER now?

AURORA CHALLENGER was last reported 70 km NE of Hemsby, United Kingdom on 11 Nov 2026 at 04:21 UTC. It was moving at 4.5 knots on a course of 127°.

What type of ship is AURORA CHALLENGER?

AURORA CHALLENGER is a tug. It is 75 m long and 18 m wide.

What is the IMO and MMSI number of AURORA CHALLENGER?

The MMSI of AURORA CHALLENGER is 258286000. Its IMO number is 9420174. Its call sign is LAQI3.

What flag does AURORA CHALLENGER fly?

AURORA CHALLENGER sails under the flag of Norway (NO).

Where is AURORA CHALLENGER going?

AURORA CHALLENGER reported its destination as DOUGLAS.

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