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Aira

IMO: 8818219

Lpg Tanker, Curacao

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Aira

Vessel Details

MMSI

306207000

Callsign

8PJH7

Width

37.0 m

Length

230.0 m

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Matthew

2024-12-07

Position: Second Engineer

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Latest News (2)

Shadow tanker rescued 24 crew members of burning LPG tankerFalcon

Oct 20, 2025 10:45

The 'Meda' diverted to the rescue of the crew of the LPG tanker ' Falcon' (IMO: 9014432), which had issued a distress call on the morning of Oct 18, 2015, sailing near the coast of Yemen, 130 miles southeast of Aden, following an explosion and fire, the cause of which was unclear. EUNAVFOR Aspides was coordinating an SAR operation. The ship was abandoned by the 26 crew members, consisting of one Ukrainian and 25 Indians. Also the Greek frigate HS 'Spetsai' was dispatched and launched an air asset along with a French air asset from France’s Indian Ocean command for the SAR operation. Besides the 'Meda', also the 'AK Carl' (IMO: 9180384), en route from Suhail to Suez, cane to assist. The 'Meda' took on board one Ukrainian and 23 Indians. The 'Spetsa' escorted the vessel to the port of Djibouti, where the rescued seafarers were safely handed over to the Djiboutian Coast Guard. The 'Meda' appeared to be another shadow fleet LPG tanker operating for the Iranians, likely under a false flag. Other data sources wee identifying the vessel as 'Aira' (IMO: 8818219). The rescued crew members were transported to Djibouti, where the 'Meda' was anchored in pos. 11Β° 41' N 043Β° 09' E as of Oct 20. Report with photos: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eunavfor-aspides/mv-falcon-third-update-october-19th-2025_en

Sold

Apr 25, 2019 08:31

SOLD FOR ABT US $10.5 MIL TO UNDISCLOSED BYRS

Frequently Asked Questions

πŸ”₯ Were there any fires on Aira?

Based on available news reports, Aira has been mentioned in connection with fire-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning fire incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.

Fire Incident Reported

πŸ§‘β€πŸš’ Was Aira involved in any migrant rescue operations?

Based on available news reports, Aira has been mentioned in connection with migrant-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning migrant operations. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.

Migrant Operation Reported

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