AURORA LIGHT (IMO 9325087)
AURORA LIGHT is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2007 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 53,827 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 46,422. This capacity is characteristic of specialized carriers designed for the transport of wood products. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for the vessel, which is an IACS member. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and throughout South East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 April 2026.
- Type: Wood Chips Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 354256000
- Call sign: 3FJH3
- Gross tonnage: 46422
- Deadweight: 53827 t
- Length overall: 203 m
- Beam: 37 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 28 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/04/2026
- Registered owner: CROCUS MARITIME INC (Japan)
- Ship manager: MOLSHIP (Japan)
- ISM manager: MOL GLOBAL SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE
- Last AIS position: 7°11.6′S · 103°24.7′E · Speed 10.7 kn · under way · received 24 September 2026 at 08:36 UTC
- Destination: Richards Bay (ZA RCB) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 06:56 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AURORA LIGHT?
AURORA LIGHT is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2007. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for AURORA LIGHT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 53,827 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 46,422.
Which classification society manages AURORA LIGHT?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has AURORA LIGHT been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. Its recent activity also covers the South East Asia and East Asia regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 April 2026. All-time records show 28 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
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