ARAL (IMO 9313979)
ARAL is a Tug built in 2004 and flying the St.Kitts and Nevis flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 50 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 224. Given its specifications, it is configured for specialized harbor or coastal towing operations. ARAL is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been registered under two former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 3 inspections are on file since 2013, the most recent on 17 August 2020.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 341221000
- Call sign: V4IO
- Gross tonnage: 224
- Deadweight: 50 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/08/2020
- Registered owner · Ship manager: ENKA CONSTRUCTION & DEV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: ENKA INSAAT VE SANAYI AS (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 25°4.7′N · 077°19.9′W · Speed 3.9 kn · moored · received 9 September 2026 at 17:52 UTC
- Destination: Nassau (BS NAS)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is ARAL?
ARAL is a Tug. It was built in 2004 and is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ARAL?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 224. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 50 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages ARAL?
ARAL is classed by Bureau Veritas. 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 Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region. This area represents its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many inspections has ARAL undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 3 inspections are on file since 2013, the most recent on 17 August 2020.
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