AUTO ADVANCE – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
AUTO ADVANCE is a Vehicles Carrier sailing under the flag of Portugal (PT). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9881299. The recorded year of build is 2021.
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About AUTO ADVANCE
AUTO ADVANCE is recorded as a Vehicles Carrier. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Portugal (PT). Its recorded year of build is 2021. The vessel carries IMO number 9881299, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for AUTO ADVANCE include a length of 169.11 m, a beam of 32 m, gross tonnage of 35667, deadweight of 11300 t. The specific vessel type is Vehicles Carrier, while the broader classification is Cargo. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for AUTO ADVANCE include MMSI 255738000 and call sign CQKD. MMSI and call sign can change during a vessel’s service life, whereas a valid IMO number normally remains the primary persistent identifier.
Live tracking and data notes
The live ship tracker on this page provides a map-based AIS view for AUTO ADVANCE through the configured external tracking provider. AIS information can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable because reception and provider coverage vary by area and vessel. The map is intended for general vessel discovery and position context and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical decisions.
Additional profile sections appear only when suitable source records are available, including ownership and management, engine or classification information, surveys, inspections, casualties, and sale or demolition events. Missing fields are not filled with invented values, so some modules may be absent when the underlying data snapshot does not contain sufficient evidence. The profile is compiled from controlled source records maintained for Ship-Tracker.org and may change as newer verified data becomes available.
Ownership & Management
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | Belgium | Zeebrugge | Initial | 1 | No |
| 2024-12-10 | Belgium | Zeebrugge | Initial | – | No |
| 2024-01-22 | Germany | Bremerhaven | Initial | – | No |
| 2023-01-27 | Spain | Vigo | Initial | – | No |
| 2022-01-27 | Spain | Vigo | Detailed | – | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
Vessel was NUC due to broken oil pipe which feeds main engine in pos 50 10 29N, 001 48 13W, UK. No pollution was reported. All nearby vessels were asked to keep 1nm clear. Repairs were completed and vessel continued voyage same day.
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is AUTO ADVANCE now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for AUTO ADVANCE. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of AUTO ADVANCE?
The IMO number recorded for AUTO ADVANCE is 9881299. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of AUTO ADVANCE?
The currently recorded MMSI for AUTO ADVANCE is 255738000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is AUTO ADVANCE?
AUTO ADVANCE is recorded as a Vehicles Carrier.
When was AUTO ADVANCE built?
The recorded year built for AUTO ADVANCE is 2021.
How long is AUTO ADVANCE?
The recorded length of AUTO ADVANCE is 169.11 m.
Data & accuracy
Vessel particulars are compiled from the Ship-Tracker.org Vessel Master and documented source records. Information may be incomplete, delayed or changed after the last recorded update. IMO is used as the persistent primary vessel identifier; MMSI and call sign may change during a vessel’s lifetime.