SAPPHIRE PRINCESS (IMO 8967668)
SAPPHIRE PRINCESS is a Passenger Ship built in 2001 and flying the United States of America flag, placing it in its 25th year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 185 metric tonnes. Given its small gross tonnage, it operates as a small-scale passenger vessel. The vessel is classed by Other, which is not listed as an IACS member. No recent geographic observation data is available in the current records. The vessel has been registered under four former names and has operated under five different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 May 2026.
- Type: Passenger Ship
- Flag: United States of America
- Year built: 2001
- MMSI: 367623730
- Call sign: WDH5021
- Gross tonnage: 185
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 1 since 2026
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 04/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SAPPHIRE CRUISES INC (USA)
- Last AIS position: 40°36.3′N · 073°38.6′W · Speed 4.8 kn · received 2 August 2026 at 00:11 UTC
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SAPPHIRE PRINCESS?
SAPPHIRE PRINCESS is a Passenger Ship. It was built in 2001 and is currently in its 25th year of service.
What is the gross tonnage of SAPPHIRE PRINCESS?
The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 185 metric tonnes. There is no deadweight tonnage recorded for this ship.
How many former names has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 4 former names. It has also operated under 5 different flag states during its history.
What are the PSC inspection results for SAPPHIRE PRINCESS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 May 2026. All-time records show 1 inspection since 2026 and no detentions.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the United States of America flag. It is categorized in the white band for the Paris MoU.
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