SIDRA HALIMA (IMO 9121869)
SIDRA HALIMA is a Container Ship built in 1997 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,276 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 3,999, and a length overall of 100 metres. This size profile is characteristic of smaller container vessels used for regional feeder services. SIDRA HALIMA is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 354380000
- Call sign: 3FCM3
- Gross tonnage: 3999
- Deadweight: 5276 t
- Length overall: 100 m
- Beam: 18 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 75 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 3
- Last PSC detention: 13/05/2026, Ambarli (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/05/2026
- Registered owner: SAKA SHIPPING CORP (Egypt)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SIDRA LINE EGYPT (Egypt)
- Last AIS position: 23°5.6′N · 082°38.2′W · Speed 6.8 kn · at anchor · received 17 October 2026 at 13:49 UTC
- Destination: Veracruz (MX VER) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 07:57 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SIDRA HALIMA?
SIDRA HALIMA is a container ship built in 1997. It is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SIDRA HALIMA?
The vessel has a length overall of 100 metres and a beam of 18 metres. These dimensions support its role as a smaller container carrier.
Which classification society manages SIDRA HALIMA?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is recorded as Suspended.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions, with 88 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 May 2026. All-time records show 75 inspections since 1998 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 13 May 2026.
What is the flag and MoU status of SIDRA HALIMA?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. It is assigned to the grey band in the Paris MoU and the white band in the Tokyo MoU.
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