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AURORA SAPPHIRE

Freight Ship · Bulk Carrier class · Built 2000s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

AURORA SAPPHIRE is a 2000 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2001, most recently in October 2014, along with 12 deficiencies and 2 operational controls.

Records from 2001 to 2014. Most recent: inspection, 1 October 2014.

Built
2000
Last inspected
1 October 2014
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
21
Deficiencies
12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with
2 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
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IMO number
9188611 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
V7UO6
MISLE id
938
Flag
MARSHALL ISLANDS
MMSI
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Maury page id
psix-938

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations13
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded7
Years with a record 10 calendar years (2001–2014)
The 21 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 12 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Bulk Carrier class in Maury's sources begin in 1981.

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it48893 - Dead Weight, Ton
57340 - Displacement, Ton
28074 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
16065 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

Radio station licence

No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of 6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.

Inspected as a tow unit · 2

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

MOANA Towing Vessel · MISLE 213066 · 11 January 2012 · activity 4224456SAILOR Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 49425 · 20 July 2007 · activity 3001439

Inspection history · 21

1 October 2014 Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4996450
12 January 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4223419
12 January 2012 PI Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4223600
11 January 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4224456
17 February 2011 ISPS II Exam · NPV Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3941828
12 August 2008 Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3295658
5 May 2008 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3199335
20 July 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3001439
5 July 2007 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2984321
21 June 2007 PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2968815
20 June 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2968793
17 May 2006 Ballast Water Examination · ILO-147 Exam · MARPOL Annex V Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2651734
15 May 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2650266
16 March 2005 PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2311468
13 March 2005 Random ISPS/MTSA/PSC · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2309005
8 March 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2306317
6 November 2004 NPV Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2234595
23 July 2004 NPV Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2141660
8 October 2003 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1924224
2 September 2003 Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1888191
12 October 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 294653

Deficiency record · 12

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Pump, High Pressure (fuel injection)
Issued 12 January 2012 Resolved
1410 The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. Ships main engine failed to maintain ordered RPM, resulting in reduction of available power. Ship had to anchor by order of the River Pilot. 74SOLAS(2001 cons), CH.1, R.11 17a/c issued.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2012
Resolution: Received class survey attesting to proper repairs of the main engine.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 17 February 2011 Resolved
0635 - Launch arrangt. for rescue boats - Each lifeboat shall be provided with an appliance which is capable of launching and recovering the lifeboat. PSCO observed that the lifeboat used as the rescue boat was capable of being lowered to embarkation deck, but could not be immediately raised to its stowed position. -SOLAS 74a III/16
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 February 2011
Resolved 19 February 2011
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted class report from NKK stating the deficiency was rectified. The limit switch was found to be sticking. The switch was removed, overhauled, lubricated, and remounted. The lifeboat was successfully raised/lowered.
Fire Fighting › Self-contained Breathing Apparatus › Air Bottle
Issued 17 February 2011 Resolved
0735 - Personal equipment - fire fighting - The equipment used during drills shall be immediately be brought back to its fully operational condition. PSCO observed that the air bottles used by the firemen during the fire drill were empty.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 February 2011
Resolved 19 February 2011
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted class report from NKK stating the deficiency was rectified. The two air bottles were put ashore for refilling and returned to the vessel.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Gyro Compass
Issued 17 February 2011 Resolved
1540 - Gyrocompass - The equipment required by 33 CFR 164.35 must be maintained in operable condition. Vessel was granted an LOD to enter and operate on the LMR with an inoperable gyro compass. - 33 CFR 164.11(r)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 February 2011
Resolved 17 February 2011
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted tech report from Electro-Tech, Inc. stating that the deficiency was rectified. Vsl received and installed new gyro and associated parts then conducted operational test with satisfactory results.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch
Issued 12 August 2008 Resolved
Several Hydraulic Leaks were found on several rams for cargo hold hatch covers. Class to attest to repair and operation of all rams.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2008
Resolution: Recieved class report stating hatchcovers are outstanding conditions of class. They scheduled to be repaired NLT 13 November 2008.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 12 August 2008 Resolved
Several fire hoses have rusted host clamps attached near couplings at each end, crew needs to replace hoses or attest that all hoses can hold fireman pressure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2008
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory testing of all Port and Starboard side exterior hoses.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Drains/Scuppers (means of closure)
Issued 12 August 2008 Resolved
Vessel has wood plugs for drains with one wasted. Vessel needs to have plugs that close via mechanical means. Prior to next bunkering in US.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 August 2008
Resolved 14 August 2008
Resolution: reinspected all of the vessels transfer station containment drain plugs, all were mechanical and in satisfactory order.
Personnel › Training › Fire Fighting Basic
Issued 12 August 2008 Resolved
Crew's performance in fire drill was not adequate. Fire fighters entered space with out Breathing apparatus on their face with oxygen on. Crew did not take drill seriously. Crew will also have to re-do abandon ship drill because a muster was not done prior to lowering life boat.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 August 2008
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory Fire and Abandon ship drill.
Engineering › Gasoline Engine (auxiliary) › Radiator (4 cycle)
Issued 12 August 2008 Resolved
Radiator cap on emergency generator needs to be replaced because of jacket water that leaks by. Class to attest to repair of radiator cap.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 August 2008
Resolution: Received class report stating that Emergency Generator cap has been replaced, and class attested to proper operation of Emergency Generator.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type II
Issued 21 June 2007 Resolved
The top of the sewage holding tank has severe wastage around the chlorine treatment tubes. One of the tubes is wasted/rusted all the way through & is being held on by a thin piece of metal. The surrounding area of the tubes is severely corroded as well. This poses a severe health/safety hazard to the crew from a possible sewage leak/spill.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 July 2007
Resolved 5 July 2007
Resolution: Received class report from NKK satisfying requirement.
Documentation › Logs/Records
Issued 2 September 2003 Resolved
Commence making entries into the oil record book as per the instructions found in Appendix III of Annex I of MARPOL 73/78 where the C-11, C-12.2, and C-12.3 entries have been combined and the quantity of contents retained is missing. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Oil Record Book
Due 2 September 2003
Resolved 2 September 2003
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 2 September 2003 Resolved
Include the W.O. Tank Capacity .49m3 in block 3.3.2.3 of the IOPP. MARPOL 73/78, I/17. Complete to the satisfaction of class. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: IOPP Certificate
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 8 October 2003

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.