SANDAL (IMO 9083201)
SANDAL is a General Cargo Ship built in 1993 and flying the Tuvalu flag, placing it in its 33rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,300 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 1,596, and a length overall of 81 metres. This size and type suggest its use in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. SANDAL is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and six different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 August 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Tuvalu
- Year built: 1993
- MMSI: 572760220
- Call sign: T2DR6
- Gross tonnage: 1596
- Deadweight: 2300 t
- Length overall: 81 m
- Beam: 11.3 m
- Home port: FUNAFUTI - 4339
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 56 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 26/05/2025, Olbia (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 11/08/2026
- Registered owner: RIGEL MARINE & TRADING INC (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: UMAY MARINE DENIZ NAKLIYAT TIC (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 37°23.7′N · 026°58.6′E · Speed 8.7 kn · under way under sail · received 13 October 2026 at 13:57 UTC
- Destination: Izmir (IZM) (TR IZM) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 22:37 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SANDAL?
SANDAL is a General Cargo Ship built in 1993. It is currently in its 33rd year of service.
What are the dimensions of SANDAL?
The vessel has a length overall of 81 metres and a beam of 11.3 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 2,300 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages SANDAL?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is # AUT-UMS ICE CLASS ID.
Where has SANDAL been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. It currently flies the Tuvalu flag and is registered in Funafuti.
What is the PSC inspection history for SANDAL?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 84 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 August 2026. All-time records show 56 inspections since 1998 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 26 May 2025.
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