ARA ROTTERDAM (IMO 9549566)
ARA ROTTERDAM is a General Cargo Ship built in 2012 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 13,524 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 9,963, and a length overall of 146.25 metres. This configuration supports multi-purpose dry cargo operations and container carriage. ARA ROTTERDAM is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, West Europe, and the North America East Coast. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 May 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 255915572
- Call sign: CQ2030
- Gross tonnage: 9963
- Deadweight: 13524 t
- Length overall: 146.25 m
- Beam: 20.1 m
- Home port: Madeira
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 58 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 15/05/2026
- Registered owner: ARA ROTTERDAM SHIPPING BV (Netherlands)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: ARA SHIP MANAGEMENT BV (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 41°44.9′N · 150°6.3′E · Speed 13.0 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 06:50 UTC
- Destination: Panama City (US PFN) · ETA 4 November 2026 at 00:36 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of ARA ROTTERDAM?
The vessel has a length overall of 146.25 metres and a beam of 20.1 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.25 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of ARA ROTTERDAM?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 13,524 metric tonnes. It is also designed for container carriage and heavy cargo operations.
Which classification society manages ARA ROTTERDAM?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 15 May 2026. All-time records show 58 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
Where has ARA ROTTERDAM been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Singapore Strait and West Europe. It has also been recorded operating along the North America East Coast.
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