SOPHIE BLUE (IMO 8979893)
SOPHIE BLUE is a Yacht built in 1998 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a gross tonnage of 426 and has a deadweight tonnage of 0. This vessel is categorized within the yacht ship type family. The vessel is not associated with an IACS member classification society. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the broader West Europe region. It has previously operated under one former name and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2026.
- Type: Yacht
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 249731000
- Call sign: 9HA6368
- Gross tonnage: 426
- Deadweight: 0 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 28/10/2021, Savona (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SOPHIE BLUE BV (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 41°21.9′N · 002°11.2′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 13 October 2026 at 05:22 UTC
- Destination: Barcelona (ES BCN)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SOPHIE BLUE?
SOPHIE BLUE is classified as a Yacht. It was built in 1998 and is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the dimensions and tonnage of SOPHIE BLUE?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 426. It reports a deadweight tonnage of 0 and does not have a recorded length overall or beam.
Where has SOPHIE BLUE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many inspections has SOPHIE BLUE undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2026. All-time records show 7 inspections since 2012 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 28 October 2021.
What is the flag history of SOPHIE BLUE?
The vessel currently flies the Malta flag. Its operational history includes a total of five different former flag states.
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