AURORA (IMO 8911736)

AURORA is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 1991 and flying the Finland flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,394 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 8,610, and a length overall of 139.5 metres. This configuration is typical for regional Ro-Ro operations requiring specific cargo handling capabilities. The vessel operates under the classification notation General cargo carrier RO/RO E0 Ice(1A*). Recent geographic observations place the vessel in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the vessel type and age of AURORA?

AURORA is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 1991. It is currently in its 35th year of service.

What are the dimensions of AURORA?

The vessel has a length overall of 139.5 metres and a beam of 19 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 6.613 metres.

What is the cargo capacity of AURORA?

The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,394 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 8,610.

Where has AURORA been recently observed?

The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.

How many PSC inspections has AURORA undergone?

Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2026. All-time records show 38 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.

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