SUN (IMO 9131101)
SUN is a LPG Tanker built in 1997 and flying the Sao Tome & Principe flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,995 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 5,420. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquefied petroleum gas. SUN is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, East Asia, and South East Asia over recent periods. It has operated under five different flags and has been registered under three former names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 49 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 19 July 2021.
- Type: LPG Tanker
- Flag: Sao Tome & Principe FALSE
- Year built: 1997
- Call sign: UNKNOWN
- Gross tonnage: 5420
- Deadweight: 4995 t
- Length overall: 113 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 49 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/07/2015, Houston, Texas (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 19/07/2021
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SUN?
SUN is an LPG Tanker built in 1997. It is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SUN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,995 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 5,420.
Which classification society manages SUN?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL). This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SUN been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Asia and East Asia. It has also been observed operating within South East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for SUN?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 49 inspections are on file since 1999, the most recent on 19 July 2021.
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