ZENITH AURORA (IMO 9496848)
ZENITH AURORA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2012 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,719 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 4,477, and a length overall of 103 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport operations. ZENITH AURORA is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating in the East Asia region. It has previously sailed under two former names and has operated under three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 March 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Korea (Republic of)
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 440142000
- Call sign: D7AU
- Gross tonnage: 4477
- Deadweight: 6719 t
- Length overall: 103 m
- Beam: 15 m
- Home port: JEJU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 08/02/2018, Moji/Kitakyushu (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/03/2026
- Registered owner: DAEHO SHIPPING CO LTD-SEOUL (South Korea)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: KUMJIN SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager: KUM JIN SHIPPING CO., LTD
- Last AIS position: 35°3.1′N · 129°0.1′E · Speed 3.5 kn · not under command · received 14 September 2026 at 00:11 UTC
- Destination: Busan (PUS) (KR PUS)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ZENITH AURORA?
ZENITH AURORA is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2012 and is currently in its 14th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ZENITH AURORA?
The vessel has a length overall of 103 metres and a beam of 15 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 6,719 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains ZENITH AURORA?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 36 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 March 2026. All-time records show 36 inspections since 2015 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 8 February 2018.
Where has ZENITH AURORA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It currently flies the flag of Korea (Republic of).
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