ARAL (IMO 8125454)
ARAL is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 1982 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 44th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,915 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,285. This size and type suggest its utility in regional liquid cargo transport. ARAL is classed by the Polish Register of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the North America East Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 July 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 1982
- MMSI: 248693000
- Call sign: 9HOE6
- Gross tonnage: 5285
- Deadweight: 8915 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 75 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/01/2013, Montoir/bret (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/07/2026
- Registered owner: MAYA SHIPPING (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ORSA TANKER ISLETMECILIGI (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 38°18.0′N · 024°48.4′E · Speed 10.7 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 00:36 UTC
- Destination: Tekirdag (TEK) (TR TEK)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ARAL?
ARAL is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 1982 and is currently in its 44th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ARAL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 8,915 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 5,285.
Which classification society manages ARAL?
The vessel is classed by the Polish Register of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ARAL been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and the North America East Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
What is the PSC inspection history for ARAL?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 1 July 2026. All-time records show 75 inspections since 2001 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 5 January 2013.
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