ARAON (IMO 9490935)
ARAON is an Icebreaker built in 2009 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,901 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,507. This specialized icebreaking vessel is designed for operations in demanding polar or ice-congested environments.
No classification society or IACS membership information is currently available for this vessel. ARAON has been observed in East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and the New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 September 2025.
- Type: Icebreaker
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 441619000
- Call sign: DSQL7
- Gross tonnage: 7507
- Deadweight: 2901 t
- Length overall: 111 m
- Beam: 19 m
- Home port: INCHEON
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 16 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/09/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: KOREA SOUTH GOVT KIOST (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: KOREA SHIPMANAGERS CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager: STX Ocean Service Corporation
- Last AIS position: 34°55.2′N · 127°41.8′E · Speed 12.1 kn
- Destination: Yeosu (KR YOS) · ETA 2026-10-01T22:58:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ARAON?
ARAON is an Icebreaker built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ARAON?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 7,507. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 2,901 metric tonnes.
Where has ARAON been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the New Guinea Pacific. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand region.
How many inspections has ARAON undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 September 2025. All-time records show 16 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
What is the engine specification for ARAON?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine of type 1 (12.59 X 7.78). This engine provides a power output of 13 kW.
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