SAGA HORIZON (IMO 9121297)
SAGA HORIZON is a General Cargo Ship built in 1995 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 31st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 47,016 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 29,381, and a length overall of 199.2 metres. This size and configuration are typical for general cargo operations across diverse global routes. The vessel's classification notation includes General cargo carrier, Grain, BWM(T), DK(+), E0, HA(+), and LCS(I, S). Recent observation data shows the vessel has been active in West Africa, West Europe, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 22 June 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1995
- MMSI: 311001619
- Call sign: C6IA7
- Gross tonnage: 29381
- Deadweight: 47016 t
- Length overall: 199.2 m
- Beam: 30.5 m
- Home port: Nassau
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 81 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 15/02/2010, Yokohama (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/06/2026
- Registered owner: NYK SAGA AS (Norway)
- Ship manager: SAGA WELCO AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: ANGLO-EASTERN SHIP MANAGEMENT (China)
- Last AIS position: 30°13.9′N · 078°50.6′W · Speed 12.1 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 14:41 UTC
- Destination: Rio Grande (BR RIG) · ETA 5 November 2026 at 01:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SAGA HORIZON?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.2 metres and a beam of 30.5 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.8 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of SAGA HORIZON?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 47,016 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 29,381.
Which shipyard built SAGA HORIZON?
The vessel was built by Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in 1995. It is currently in its 31st year of service.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 22 June 2026. All-time records show 81 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 15 February 2010.
What is the flag state of SAGA HORIZON?
The vessel currently flies the Bahamas flag. It is categorized within the white band for both the Paris and Tokyo MoUs.
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