SAPPHIRE (IMO 8871338)
SAPPHIRE is a General Cargo Ship built in 1984 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 42nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,734 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,879. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations.
SAPPHIRE is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has a history of operating under four former names and six different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 May 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 1984
- MMSI: 667002189
- Call sign: 9LU2992
- Gross tonnage: 2879
- Deadweight: 3734 t
- Beam: 14.8 m
- Home port: Freetown
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 30/03/2005, Taranto (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 10/05/2026
- Registered owner: BLUE WAVE SHIPPING LTD-MTA (Russia)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BLUE WAVE SHIPPING INC (USA)
- Last AIS position: 41°58.3′N · 035°7.8′E · Speed 6.2 kn
- Destination: Sinop (TR SIC) · ETA 2026-10-07T14:52:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SAPPHIRE?
SAPPHIRE is a General Cargo Ship built in 1984. It is currently in its 42nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SAPPHIRE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,734 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,879.
Which classification society manages SAPPHIRE?
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has SAPPHIRE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent data.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 10 May 2026. All-time records show 40 inspections since 2001 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 30 March 2005.
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