SOUTHERN RESPONDER (IMO 9043940)
SOUTHERN RESPONDER is a pollution control vessel built in 1993 and flying the flag of the United States; it is in its 33rd year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 1,400 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 1,335, and a length overall of 64 metres. SOUTHERN RESPONDER has been classed since 1 April 1993 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 25 May 2023. The vessel has been observed most often in Central America and the Gulf of Mexico (latest area report: October 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and two other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 July 2026.
- Type: Pollution Control Vessel
- Flag: United States of America
- Year built: 1993
- MMSI: 366596000
- Call sign: WBO8580
- Gross tonnage: 1335
- Deadweight: 1400 t
- Length overall: 64 m
- Beam: 13 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 1 since 2026
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MARINE SPILL RESPONSE CORP (USA)
- Last AIS position: 27°51.0′N · 097°13.3′W · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 17 October 2026 at 19:25 UTC
- Destination: Ingleside (US IEG)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SOUTHERN RESPONDER?
SOUTHERN RESPONDER is a pollution control vessel built in 1993. It is in its 33rd year of service.
What is the deadweight of SOUTHERN RESPONDER?
SOUTHERN RESPONDER has a deadweight of 1,400 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 1,335. It measures 64 metres overall.
What flag does SOUTHERN RESPONDER fly?
SOUTHERN RESPONDER flies the flag of the United States. Earlier it sailed under two other flags.
Who classes SOUTHERN RESPONDER?
SOUTHERN RESPONDER has been classed since 1 April 1993 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 25 May 2023.
How many port state control inspections has SOUTHERN RESPONDER had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 July 2026. All-time records show 1 inspection since 2026 and no detentions.
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