AURORA BOTNIA (IMO 9878319)
AURORA BOTNIA is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles) built in 2021 and flying the Finland flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,500 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 24,036, and a length overall of 150 metres. This vessel is configured for vehicle and passenger transport operations. AURORA BOTNIA is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the North Europe region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 August 2026.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles)
- Flag: Finland
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 230040000
- Call sign: OJTR
- Gross tonnage: 24036
- Deadweight: 3500 t
- Length overall: 150 m
- Beam: 26.007 m
- Home port: VAASA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 10 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: KVARKEN LINK OY (Sweden)
- Ship manager: KVARKEN LINK AB (Sweden)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: NLC FERRY AB OY (Finland)
- Last AIS position: 63°5.3′N · 021°33.2′E · Speed 14.5 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 21:55 UTC
- Destination: Vaasa (Vasa) (FI VAA)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of AURORA BOTNIA?
AURORA BOTNIA is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles). It has a deadweight tonnage of 3,500 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 24,036.
Who built the AURORA BOTNIA and when?
The vessel was built by Rauma Marine Constructions Oy. It was completed in 2021 and is currently in its fifth year of service.
What are the dimensions of AURORA BOTNIA?
The vessel has a length overall of 150 metres and a beam of 26.007 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 6.1 metres.
What is the classification status of the vessel?
AURORA BOTNIA is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered with several specialized notations.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 August 2026. All-time records show 10 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
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