IOL SAPPHIRE (IMO 8651855)
IOL SAPPHIRE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the St.Kitts and Nevis flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,050 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,618. Given its specifications, it is a small-scale bulk carrier designed for specific regional cargo requirements. IOL SAPPHIRE is classed by Dromon Bureau of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, the Makassar Strait, and East Asia over recent periods. It has a history of operating under 8 different flags and has been known by 4 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and 4 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 January 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 341589002
- Call sign: V4KI7
- Gross tonnage: 2618
- Deadweight: 4050 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 103 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 4
- Last PSC detention: 21/09/2024, Tianjin (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/01/2026
- Registered owner: INTER AGRO COMMODITIES LTD (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SHIPEX MANAGEMENT PVT LTD (India)
- Last AIS position: 8°52.6′N · 076°34.9′E · Speed 1.8 kn · received 28 July 2026 at 14:15 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of IOL SAPPHIRE?
IOL SAPPHIRE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for IOL SAPPHIRE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,050 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,618.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the St.Kitts and Nevis flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 8 different flags.
What is the port-state control history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and 4 detentions, with 104 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 January 2026. All-time records show 103 inspections since 2011 and 12 detentions. The most recent detention was on 21 September 2024.
Where has IOL SAPPHIRE been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in South East Asia and the Makassar Strait. It has also been recorded in the East Asia and South East Asia regions.
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