SARDINIA (IMO 9138800)
SARDINIA is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 2004 and flying the Cyprus flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,350 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 21,171. This configuration is typical for regional roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. SARDINIA is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea and along the West African coast. It has previously operated under 6 different flags and 4 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 21 November 2025.
- Type: Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: Cyprus
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 212434000
- Call sign: 5BFB4
- Gross tonnage: 21171
- Deadweight: 12350 t
- Beam: 25.5 m
- Home port: LA PAZ -
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 22 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 28/07/2025, COLON (Vina Del Mar MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/11/2025
- Registered owner: ACQUANETTA OCEANWAY LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: MSC MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING CO (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: MSC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 38°21.4′N · 015°22.8′E · Speed 4.8 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 03:49 UTC
- Destination: Tunis (TN TUN) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 04:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SARDINIA?
SARDINIA is a Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 2004 and is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SARDINIA?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 21,171. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,350 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages SARDINIA?
SARDINIA is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SARDINIA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea. It has also been observed operating in the West Africa region.
What is the PSC inspection history for SARDINIA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 21 November 2025. All-time records show 22 inspections since 2004 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 28 July 2025.
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