MEDKON SINOP (IMO 9103362)
MEDKON SINOP is a General Cargo Ship built in 1996 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,972 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 6,285, and a length overall of 100 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. MEDKON SINOP is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has a history of 6 former names and has operated under 4 different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 December 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 351808000
- Call sign: HOWQ
- Gross tonnage: 6285
- Deadweight: 8972 t
- Length overall: 100 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 21/05/2015, Bremen (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/12/2025
- Registered owner: MEDKON SINOP SA-MAI (Turkey)
- Ship manager: MEDKON LINES (Turkey)
- ISM manager: OKYANUS EGE DENIZCILIK TICARET (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 37°3.2′N · 024°25.1′E · Speed 11.6 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 20:05 UTC
- Destination: Aliaga (ALI) (TR ALI) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MEDKON SINOP?
MEDKON SINOP is a General Cargo Ship built in 1996. It is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the dimensions of MEDKON SINOP?
The vessel has a length overall of 100 metres and a beam of 20 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 8,972 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages MEDKON SINOP?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 13 December 2025. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2000 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 21 May 2015.
Where has MEDKON SINOP been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. It currently flies the Panama flag and is categorized in the grey band of the Paris MoU.
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