VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9179361

AAVA VG – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

AAVA VG is a General Cargo sailing under the flag of Finland (FI). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9179361. The recorded year of build is 1998.

Vessel details

Vessel nameAAVA VG
IMO9179361
MMSI230719000
Call signOJVG
Flag🇫🇮Finland (FI)
Vessel typeGeneral Cargo
CategoryCargo
Length89.7 m
Beam13.6 m
Gross tonnage2863
Deadweight4161 t
TEU261
Year built1998

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About AAVA VG

AAVA VG is recorded as a General Cargo. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Finland (FI). Its recorded year of build is 1998. The vessel carries IMO number 9179361, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for AAVA VG include a length of 89.7 m, a beam of 13.6 m, gross tonnage of 2863, deadweight of 4161 t, container capacity of 261 TEU. The specific vessel type is General Cargo, while the broader classification is Cargo. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.

Operational identifiers currently recorded for AAVA VG include MMSI 230719000 and call sign OJVG. MMSI and call sign can change during a vessel’s service life, whereas a valid IMO number normally remains the primary persistent identifier.

Live tracking and data notes

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Additional profile sections appear only when suitable source records are available, including ownership and management, engine or classification information, surveys, inspections, casualties, and sale or demolition events. Missing fields are not filled with invented values, so some modules may be absent when the underlying data snapshot does not contain sufficient evidence. The profile is compiled from controlled source records maintained for Ship-Tracker.org and may change as newer verified data becomes available.

Ownership & Management

Beneficial Owner Meriaura Oy Finland Company classification: Independent Shipping Company website Data updated: 2021-04-29
Operator Meriaura Oy Finland Data updated: 2025-11-18
Technical Manager Held Bereederungs GmbH Held Bereederungs GmbH & Co KG Germany Company classification: Owner Company website
Commercial Manager Held Bereederungs GmbH Germany Data updated: 2025-11-18

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation6M453C
Engine builderMAK (Krupp MAK)
Engine designerCaterpillar
Propulsion typeMotor ship (MO)
Maximum continuous output1944 kW
MCO RPM600

Classification & surveys

Classification societyLloyd's Register (LR)
Special survey date2028-10-31
IOPP certificate issued2023-08-16
IOPP certificate expires2028-10-31
Design draft5.71 m

Inspections & detentions

Recorded inspections9
Recorded detentions0
Latest inspection2026-07-31

The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.

DateAuthorityPortTypeDeficienciesDetained
2026-07-31EstoniaMuugaDetailed2No
2026-03-10PolandSzczecinDetailed13No
2025-04-18BelgiumAntwerpenDetailed6No
2024-08-21EstoniaMuugaDetailedNo
2024-05-20EstoniaSillamaeDetailed9No

Casualties & incidents

Recorded incidents1
Latest incident2012-03-02
Latest typeBeached/Grounded

The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.

2012-03-02Beached/Grounded

Grounded in Faro Sound, near 57 53 N 19 02 E, 02 Mar 2012. Small leak in ballast tank in bow. Refloated 04 Mar & ar Straa same day. In port 06 Mar under inspection by Class society. Ar Gdynia 12 Mar & sd 13 Mar.

Sales & demolitions

Recorded transactions1
Latest report2018-10-15
Latest typeEnbloc

The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.

2018-10-15Enbloc

Seller → buyer: ShipCom Bereederungs GmbH → VG-Shipping OY Ltd.

Note: https://www.tradewindsnews.com/drycargo/1606969/meriaura-snaps-up-shipcom-pair Finland's Meriaura Group is expanding its fleet again by acquiring two German cargoships. The company's VG-Shipping has snapped up the 4,200-dwt Aava VG (ex Nemuna, built 1998) and Lotta VG (ex Visurgis, built 1997) from Shipcom Bereederungs. They are sisterships of a vessel already operated by VG. They are 1A ice-classed for shipments in the Baltic Sea and North Sea. "Increasing our tonnage is a clear goal. We are constantly looking for new vessels for purchase and time chartering," said Beppe Rosin, vice managing director. "We want to serve our clientele in the size of 3,000 and 4,000 tonners, as well as our new size class, 8,000 dwt. The acquired vessels strengthen our market position in the smaller size class." After the deal, VG-owns eight cargoships with a total load capacity of 39.000 dwt. The whole Meriaura fleet, including time-chartered vessels, consists of 20 vessels with a total cargo capacity of 81,000 dwt.

Technical Specifications

Net Tonnage1528 NT
Design Draft5.71 m
Depth7.2 m
Length Overall (LOA)89.72 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)84.98 m
Design Deadweight4161 t
TEU Capacity261
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is AAVA VG now?

The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for AAVA VG. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.

What is the IMO number of AAVA VG?

The IMO number recorded for AAVA VG is 9179361. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of AAVA VG?

The currently recorded MMSI for AAVA VG is 230719000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is AAVA VG?

AAVA VG is recorded as a General Cargo.

When was AAVA VG built?

The recorded year built for AAVA VG is 1998.

How long is AAVA VG?

The recorded length of AAVA VG is 89.7 m.

Data & accuracy

Vessel particulars are compiled from the Ship-Tracker.org Vessel Master and documented source records. Information may be incomplete, delayed or changed after the last recorded update. IMO is used as the persistent primary vessel identifier; MMSI and call sign may change during a vessel’s lifetime.