GRAND AURORA (IMO 9279331)
GRAND AURORA is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2004 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,381 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 59,217. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of vehicle cargo. GRAND AURORA is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Australia and New Zealand, East Asia, and the Malacca Strait over recent periods. It has operated under one former flag and has been known by four former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 May 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 538012808
- Call sign: V7B3358
- Gross tonnage: 59217
- Deadweight: 18381 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 97 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/05/2026
- Registered owner: REGULUS NAVIGATION SA (China)
- Ship manager: CIDO SHIPPING HK CO LTD (China)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: CIDO SHIPPING KOREA CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 35°14.7′N · 140°57.5′E · Speed 15.8 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 18:21 UTC
- Destination: Lázaro Cárdenas (MX LZC) · ETA 29 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GRAND AURORA?
GRAND AURORA is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2004. It is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for GRAND AURORA?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 59,217. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,381 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains GRAND AURORA?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has GRAND AURORA been recently observed?
The vessel has been spotted in the Malacca Strait and Singapore Strait. It has also been observed in East Asia and Australia/New Zealand.
What is the port-state control record for GRAND AURORA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 16 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 May 2026. All-time records show 97 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
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