AURIGA

AURIGA (IMO: 9541904) is a Towing/Tug vessel sailing under the Brazil flag. It has an overall length of 79 feets and a beam of 36 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 710004480
• IMO: 9541904
• Call Sign: PP8394
• Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier
• Flag: Brazil
• AIS Type: Cargo

Specification

• Gross Tonnage: 38,772 GT
• Deadweight Tonnage: 74,300 DWT
• Length Overall: 225 m
• Beam: 32 m
• Draft: 14.4 m
• Year Built: 2011

Propulsion

• Engine Type: MAN B&W Diesel
• Propulsion: Single screw, motor vessel
• Service Speed: 14.5 knots

Shipyard

• Builder: Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
• Country: South Korea
• Year Delivered: 2011

Owner/Operator

• Registered Owner: Vale S.A.
• Operator: Vale International S.A.
• Home Port: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A
• GMDSS: Equipped
• Navigation Status: Transmitting via AIS

Operating Region

• Primary Trade Route: South America, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean
• Trade Type: International deep-sea bulk trade
• Typical Routes: Brazil to Asia iron ore corridors, including ports in China and Japan

Vessel Description

AURIGA is a Handymax/Ultramax-class bulk carrier operating under the Brazilian flag, built in 2011 at Sungdong Shipbuilding in South Korea. The vessel is part of the fleet operated under the Vale group, primarily engaged in the transportation of dry bulk commodities, most notably iron ore, across major international shipping routes. With a deadweight capacity of approximately 74,300 tonnes and a length of 225 meters, the vessel is well-suited for deep-draft port calls across South American, Asian, and European terminals. The vessel maintains active AIS transponder reporting and complies with GMDSS international communications standards.