SAGA SKY (IMO 9144354)
SAGA SKY is a General 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 47,053 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 29,381, and a length overall of 199.2 metres. This size and configuration is typical for general cargo operations across various global trade routes. The vessel's classification notation includes General cargo carrier, Grain, BWM(T), DK(+), E0, HA(+), and LCS(I, S). It has been observed in the South America East Coast, East Asia, and the North America West Coast over recent periods. The vessel has operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 August 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 311001627
- Call sign: C6IB8
- Gross tonnage: 29381
- Deadweight: 47053 t
- Length overall: 199.2 m
- Beam: 30.5 m
- Home port: Nassau
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 94 since 1997
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 07/08/2026
- Registered owner: NYK SAGA AS (Norway)
- Ship manager: SAGA WELCO AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: ANGLO-EASTERN SHIP MANAGEMENT (China)
- Last AIS position: 43°57.9′N · 066°48.6′W · Speed 11.9 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 05:07 UTC
- Destination: Itaqui (BR ITQ)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SAGA SKY?
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 SKY?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 47,053 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 29,381.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
SAGA SKY flies the Bahamas flag. Throughout its history, the vessel has operated under two different former flag states.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 August 2026. All-time records show 94 inspections since 1997 and no detentions.
Where has SAGA SKY been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South America East Coast, East Asia, and the North America West Coast. These regions represent its recent geographic trading areas.
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