SOCOL 9 (IMO 8801618)
SOCOL 9 is a General Cargo Ship built in 1989 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 37th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 9,588 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 6,037. This size and type suggest it is configured for regional cargo transport and general logistics. SOCOL 9 is classed by the International Register of Shipping (IS), which is not an IACS member, and its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. It has previously operated under two different names and 11 different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 January 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1989
- Call sign: 3FGH8
- Gross tonnage: 6037
- Deadweight: 9588 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 90 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 07/08/2024, Nakhodka (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/01/2025
- Registered owner: NAVIS CAR LINE PTE LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: ALFA SHIP MANAGERS PTE LTD
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SOCOL 9?
SOCOL 9 is a General Cargo Ship built in 1989. It is currently in its 37th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SOCOL 9?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 9,588 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 6,037.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. Throughout its history, it has operated under 11 different flag states.
What is the classification status of SOCOL 9?
The vessel is classed by the International Register of Shipping (IS). Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 47 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 January 2025. All-time records show 90 inspections since 1998 and 5 detentions. The most recent detention was on 7 August 2024.
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