SIERRA LARA (IMO 9120205)
SIERRA LARA is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1996 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,970 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 5,110, and a length overall of 117 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized refrigerated cargo transport. SIERRA LARA is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and North Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 26 March 2026.
- Type: Refrigerated Cargo Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 311000682
- Call sign: C6DI3
- Gross tonnage: 5110
- Deadweight: 5970 t
- Length overall: 117 m
- Beam: 18 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 65 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 26/03/2026
- Registered owner: SIERRA LARA SHIPPING CO NV (Netherlands)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SEATRADE GRONINGEN BV (Netherlands)
- Last AIS position: 39°47.8′N · 025°59.2′E · Speed 3.3 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 03:31 UTC
- Destination: Çanakkale (TR CKZ) · ETA 10 October 2026 at 06:17 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SIERRA LARA?
SIERRA LARA is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1996 and is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SIERRA LARA?
The vessel has a length overall of 117 metres. It also features a beam of 18 metres.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 26 March 2026. All-time records show 65 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
What is the flag and MoU status of SIERRA LARA?
The vessel currently flies the Bahamas flag. It is listed in the white band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
Has the vessel changed names or flags before?
Yes, the vessel has one recorded former name. It has also operated under five different flag states during its service history.
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