FRIO SAPFIR (IMO 9014793)
FRIO SAPFIR is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1992 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 34th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,456 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 6,082, and a length overall of 126 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized refrigerated cargo transport. FRIO SAPFIR is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia and North Asia regions. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 August 2026.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1992
- MMSI: 273398990
- Call sign: UBFP5
- Gross tonnage: 6082
- Deadweight: 7456 t
- Length overall: 126 m
- Beam: 19 m
- Home port: Nakhodka
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 63 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/08/2009, Auckland (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: DILMAS CO LTD (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 34°42.9′N · 129°15.7′E · Speed 12.4 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 21:53 UTC
- Destination: Busan (PUS) (KR PUS) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 02:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of FRIO SAPFIR?
FRIO SAPFIR is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1992 and is currently in its 34th year of service.
What are the dimensions of FRIO SAPFIR?
The vessel has a length overall of 126 metres and a beam of 19 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 7.93 metres.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is recorded as Withdrawn.
What are the engine specifications for FRIO SAPFIR?
The main engine is an Akasaka Diesels Limited model, type 6UEC52LA. This single engine unit was manufactured in 1992 during the vessel's construction in Japan.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 25 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 August 2026. All-time records show 63 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 10 August 2009.
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