SAPPHIRE ACE (IMO 9051806)
SAPPHIRE ACE is a vehicles carrier built in 1993 and flying the flag of Panama; it is in its 33rd year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 15,204 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 45,796. SAPPHIRE ACE's class with Nippon Kaiji Kyokai was withdrawn on 3 August 2016 when the vessel was sold for recycling. The vessel has been observed most often in East Asia; Australian and New Zealand waters; and Pacific waters off New Guinea (latest area report: August 2016). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 64 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 28 April 2016.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1993
- Call sign: 3FUX3
- Gross tonnage: 45796
- Deadweight: 15204 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 64 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 30/10/2000, Chubu (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/04/2016
- Registered owner: POLAR EXPRESS SA (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SEIWA NAVIGATION CORP LTD (Japan)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SAPPHIRE ACE?
SAPPHIRE ACE is a vehicles carrier built in 1993. It is in its 33rd year of service.
What is the deadweight of SAPPHIRE ACE?
SAPPHIRE ACE has a deadweight of 15,204 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 45,796.
What flag does SAPPHIRE ACE fly?
SAPPHIRE ACE flies the flag of Panama. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes SAPPHIRE ACE?
SAPPHIRE ACE's class with Nippon Kaiji Kyokai was withdrawn on 3 August 2016 when the vessel was sold for recycling.
How many port state control inspections has SAPPHIRE ACE had?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 64 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 28 April 2016.
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