FLIPPER (IMO 7907647)
FLIPPER is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 1980 and flying the Sao Tome and Principe flag, placing it in its 46th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,877 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,688. This vessel is configured for roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not available in the current record. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 April 2024. It has operated under two former names and two different flag states during its service history.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Sao Tome and Principe
- Year built: 1980
- Call sign: S9A12
- Gross tonnage: 4688
- Deadweight: 2877 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 84 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 14/08/2015, New York, New York (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 19/04/2024
- Registered owner · Ship manager: DEVON SHIPPING INC (Turkey)
- ISM manager: FLEET-IN SA
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is FLIPPER?
FLIPPER is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 1980 and has been in service for 46 years.
What is the tonnage of FLIPPER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,877 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,688.
How many inspections has FLIPPER undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 12 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 April 2024. All-time records show 84 inspections since 1999 and 7 detentions. The most recent detention was on 14 August 2015.
How many detentions has the vessel had?
FLIPPER has recorded 7 detentions during its recent inspection history. This data is aggregated from a 36-month window.
Has the vessel changed names or flags?
The vessel has operated under 2 former names throughout its career. It has also been registered under 2 different flag states previously.
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