ARUCAS
- Vessel Type: Cargo
- MMSI: 229887000
- IMO: 9197492
- Call sign: 9HA3694
ARUCAS (IMO: 9197492) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Malta flag. It has an overall length of 344 feets and a beam of 49 feets.
ARUCAS position reported at 04/26/2026 20:57:27 UTC:
Latitude: 8.952767, Longitude 8.952767 longitude
Visited ports: Livorno Anch, Livorno, Viana D Castelo Anch, Wilhelmshaven, Terneuzen, Garston, Marina Hercules, Ceuta, Aveiro Anch, Ceuta Anch, Damietta, Bilbao, Istanbul Anch, Zonguldak Anch, Zonguldak, Thessaloniki, Mostaganem Anch, Burgas, Zeytinburnu, Sagunto, Sagunto Anch, Sevilla Anch, Koper, Tuzla
VESSEL PROFILE: ARUCAS
VESSEL IDENTIFICATION
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | ARUCAS |
| MMSI | 229887000 |
| IMO Number | 9197492 |
| Call Sign | 9HA3694 |
| Flag State | Malta |
| Vessel Type | General Cargo Ship |
| Status | Active |
VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage (GT) | 2,999 GT |
| Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) | ~4,200 DWT (approximate) |
| Length Overall (LOA) | ~99 m |
| Beam | ~14 m |
| Draft | ~5.5 m |
| Year Built | 1999 |
PROPULSION
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Diesel (main engine) |
| Service Speed | Approximately 10–12 knots |
| Propulsion System | Single screw, conventional shaft drive |
Detailed propulsion specifications (engine maker/model, horsepower) not independently verified at time of compilation.
SHIPYARD / CONSTRUCTION
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 1999 |
| Builder | Scheepswerf Damen / Eastern European yard (to be verified) |
| Build Country | Europe |
Exact shipyard details require verification through official Lloyd's Register or DNV records.
OWNER / OPERATOR
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Registered Owner | Information subject to change; verify via official maritime registries |
| Flag Registry | Malta (Transport Malta) |
| Commercial Manager/Operator | Not publicly confirmed at time of profile creation |
Ownership details for Malta-flagged vessels should be verified through Transport Malta or Equasis database for current accuracy.
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| AIS Class | Class A (mandatory for vessels of this size/type) |
| AIS Transponder | Active — transmitting on MMSI 229887000 |
| GMDSS | Required and fitted (per SOLAS requirements for vessel class) |
| Navigation Equipment | Radar, GPS, ECDIS (as per class requirements) |
Specific equipment inventory not publicly available; compliance assumed per applicable SOLAS/flag state requirements.
OPERATING REGION
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary Operating Area | Mediterranean Sea, European coastal waters |
| Trade Route | Short-sea shipping / coastal/regional cargo trades |
| Port Calls | Various Mediterranean and European ports (per AIS tracking data) |
VESSEL DESCRIPTION
ARUCAS is a Malta-flagged general cargo vessel built in 1999, operating primarily within Mediterranean and European short-sea shipping routes. With a gross tonnage of approximately 2,999 GT, the vessel falls within the standard small general cargo category commonly engaged in regional breakbulk and general cargo trades. The vessel maintains an active AIS transponder signal under MMSI 229887000.
As a Malta-flagged vessel, ARUCAS is subject to the regulatory oversight of Transport Malta and must comply with applicable SOLAS, MARPOL, and ISM Code requirements.
LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
SHORT LIMITATION OF LIABILITY NOTICE: This vessel profile has been compiled using publicly available maritime data sources. The information presented is provided for reference purposes only and no warranty, expressed or implied, is made regarding its accuracy, completeness, or currentness. Vessel specifications, ownership details, and operational data are subject to change without notice. This profile should not be relied upon for navigation, commercial, legal, insurance, or operational decision-making purposes. Users are advised to verify all data independently through authoritative sources including Equasis, Lloyd's Register, DNV, IMO GISIS, and applicable flag state registries.
Profile compiled based on publicly available data. Last reference check: 2025.
| Port | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| LIVORNO ANCH | Anchorage | 4/25/2026 |
| LIVORNO | Port | 4/22/2026 |
| LIVORNO ANCH | Anchorage | 4/19/2026 |
| VIANA D CASTELO ANCH | Anchorage | 4/6/2026 |
| WILHELMSHAVEN | Port | 3/15/2026 |
| TERNEUZEN | Port | 3/8/2026 |
| GARSTON | Port | 3/4/2026 |
| MARINA HERCULES | Marina | 1/3/2026 |
| CEUTA | Port | 1/3/2026 |
| AVEIRO ANCH | Anchorage | 12/26/2025 |
| TERNEUZEN | Port | 12/14/2025 |
| CEUTA | Port | 12/2/2025 |
| MARINA HERCULES | Marina | 12/2/2025 |
| CEUTA ANCH | Anchorage | 12/2/2025 |
| DAMIETTA | Port | 11/22/2025 |
| BILBAO | Port | 10/13/2025 |
| ISTANBUL ANCH | Anchorage | 9/25/2025 |
| ZONGULDAK ANCH | Anchorage | 9/22/2025 |
| ZONGULDAK | Port | 9/22/2025 |
| THESSALONIKI | Port | 9/17/2025 |
| MOSTAGANEM ANCH | Anchorage | 8/3/2025 |
| BURGAS | Port | 7/22/2025 |
| ZEYTINBURNU | Port | 7/20/2025 |
| SAGUNTO | Port | 7/11/2025 |
| SAGUNTO ANCH | Anchorage | 7/9/2025 |
| SEVILLA ANCH | Anchorage | 6/28/2025 |
| KOPER | Port | 5/12/2025 |
| TUZLA | Port | 3/28/2025 |