OCEAN LION (IMO 9117600)
OCEAN LION is a General Cargo Ship built in 1996 and flying the Comoros flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 29,538 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 11,672. This capacity is typical for general cargo vessels engaged in regional or mid-range logistics. No classification society or IACS membership data is currently available for this vessel. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 6 March 2025. It has a history of significant changes, having operated under 12 different flags and 8 former names throughout its service life.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Comoros
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 620999342
- Call sign: D6A3341
- Gross tonnage: 11672
- Deadweight: 29538 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 97 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 20/07/2024, Shahid Rajaee Pt/Bandar Abbas (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/03/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: SLOT MASTER SHIPPING LINES (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 24°39.4′N · 056°40.6′E · Speed 0.7 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 19:06 UTC
- Destination: Sohar (OM SOH)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of OCEAN LION?
OCEAN LION is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1996 and is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for OCEAN LION?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 29,538 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 11,672.
How many former names has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 8 former names during its history. This is part of a long service life spanning 30 years.
What is the flag state of OCEAN LION?
The vessel currently flies the Comoros flag. Throughout its career, it has operated under 12 different flag states.
Has OCEAN LION been subject to PSC inspections?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 25 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 March 2025. All-time records show 97 inspections since 1999 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 20 July 2024.
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