AURORA CHALLENGER (IMO 9420174)
SIEM CHALLENGER is an Offshore Tug/Supply Ship built in 2009 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,798 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 2,807, and a length overall of 75 metres. This vessel is configured for offshore support operations. SIEM CHALLENGER is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and North Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 May 2026.
- Type: Offshore Tug/Supply Ship
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 258286000
- Call sign: LAQI3
- Gross tonnage: 2807
- Deadweight: 2798 t
- Length overall: 74.5 m
- Beam: 17.2 m
- Home port: STAVANGER
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 11 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/05/2026
- Registered owner: ANCHOR CHALLENGER AS (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: AURORA OFFSHORE MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 51°53.7′N · 004°25.4′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 21:43 UTC
- Destination: Rotterdam (NL RTM)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SIEM CHALLENGER?
SIEM CHALLENGER is an Offshore Tug/Supply Ship. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SIEM CHALLENGER?
The vessel has a length overall of 75 metres and a beam of 18 metres. It has a gross tonnage of 2,807 and a deadweight tonnage of 2,798 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains SIEM CHALLENGER?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has SIEM CHALLENGER been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been recorded in North Europe during recent periods.
What is the PSC inspection history for SIEM CHALLENGER?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 May 2026. All-time records show 11 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
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