TAQWA 1 (IMO 9009683)
TAQWA 1 is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1991 and flying the Lithuania flag, placing it in its 35th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,065 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,587. This size and type suggest a specialized role in the transport of temperature-sensitive goods. TAQWA 1 is classed by the Polish Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different flag states and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 May 2026.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Tanzania
- Year built: 1991
- MMSI: 677040600
- Call sign: 5IM506
- Gross tonnage: 4587
- Deadweight: 5065 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 73 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 17/05/2026, Bejaia (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 25/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SAKB SHIPPING LTD (Marshall Islands)
- Last AIS position: 40°50.9′N · 029°17.4′E · Speed 4.6 kn · moored · received 23 May 2026 at 07:36 UTC
- Destination: Istanbul (IST) (TR IST)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of TAQWA 1?
TAQWA 1 is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1991 and is currently in its 35th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of TAQWA 1?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,065 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,587.
Which classification society handles TAQWA 1?
The vessel is classed by the Polish Register of Shipping. The current classification status for this vessel is listed as Suspended.
Where has TAQWA 1 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. These geographic areas represent its most recent recorded transit zones.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 39 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 May 2026. All-time records show 73 inspections since 1998 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 17 May 2026.
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