SONSON (IMO 7946875)
SONSON is a General Cargo Ship built in 1978 and flying the Cameroon flag, placing it in its 48th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,347 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 780. Given its specifications, it is configured for smaller-scale cargo operations. SONSON is classed by Dromon Bureau of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. It has a history of operating under five former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 22 June 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Cameroon
- Year built: 1978
- MMSI: 613707000
- Call sign: UNKNOWN
- Gross tonnage: 780
- Deadweight: 1347 t
- Length overall: 47 m
- Beam: 7 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 42 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 22/06/2025, Owendo (Abuja MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/06/2025
- Last AIS position: 1°57.7′N · 006°28.1′E · Speed 5.1 kn · received 15 August 2026 at 05:46 UTC
- Destination: Lagos (NG LOS) · ETA 18 August 2026 at 15:41 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SONSON?
SONSON is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1978 and is currently in its 48th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SONSON?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,347 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 780.
Which classification society manages SONSON?
The vessel is classed by Dromon Bureau of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
Where has SONSON been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. This area is consistent with its current flag state of Cameroon.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 June 2025. All-time records show 42 inspections since 1998 and 7 detentions. The most recent detention was on 22 June 2025.
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