S. ARAS (IMO 9232852)
S. ARAS is a Livestock Carrier built in 2002 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 13,462 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 29,812. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of livestock. The vessel's classification notation is + AUT-UMS INWATERSURVEY MON-SHAFT. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in the Mediterranean Sea, the South America East Coast, and West Africa. It has previously operated under 9 different flag states and 3 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 September 2026.
- Type: Livestock Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 538011819
- Call sign: V7A3524
- Gross tonnage: 29812
- Deadweight: 13462 t
- Length overall: 177 m
- Beam: 31.1 m
- Home port: MAJURO - 11819
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 97 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 25/08/2016, Tianjin (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/09/2026
- Registered owner: METEORS SHIPPING SA (Turkey)
- Ship manager: GKT MARITIME DENIZCILIK SANAYI (Turkey)
- ISM manager: KORKYRA SHIPPING LTD (Croatia)
- Last AIS position: 37°33.7′N · 000°58.2′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 09:04 UTC
- Destination: Cartagena (ES CAR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of S. ARAS?
S. ARAS is a Livestock Carrier built in 2002. It is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of S. ARAS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 13,462 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 29,812. Its beam is recorded at 31.1 metres.
What is the engine power of S. ARAS?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 11,060 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a livestock carrier.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 22 September 2026. All-time records show 97 inspections since 2002 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 25 August 2016.
Where has S. ARAS been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its recent recent geographic trading areas.
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