DESERT DIAMOND (IMO 8607361)
DESERT DIAMOND is a Fish Factory Ship built in 1990 and flying the South Africa flag, placing it in its 36th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,372 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,628. This vessel is configured for specialized fishing factory operations. DESERT DIAMOND is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South Africa region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Fish Factory Ship
- Flag: South Africa
- Year built: 1990
- MMSI: 601967000
- Call sign: ZRDD
- Gross tonnage: 7628
- Deadweight: 3372 t
- Registered owner: DESERT DIAMOND FISHING (South Africa)
- Ship manager: BLUE CONTINENT PRODUCTS PTY (South Africa)
- Last AIS position: 35°50.1′S · 019°49.1′E · Speed 9.3 kn · engaged in fishing · received 16 October 2026 at 09:48 UTC
- Destination: Cape Town (ZA CPT) · ETA 31 December 2026 at 07:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of DESERT DIAMOND?
DESERT DIAMOND is a Fish Factory Ship. It was built in 1990 and is currently in its 36th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for DESERT DIAMOND?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 7,628 metric tonnes. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 3,372 metric tonnes.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has DESERT DIAMOND been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the South Africa region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
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