PERSIAN SOPHIA (IMO 9148087)
PERSIAN SOPHIA is a General Cargo Ship built in 1996 and flying the Iran flag, placing it in its 30th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,066 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,595. This small-scale cargo vessel is configured for specific regional or coastal trade applications. PERSIAN SOPHIA is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has a history of multiple identity changes, having operated under four former names and six different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 36 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 25 May 2023.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Iran
- Year built: 1996
- MMSI: 422826100
- Call sign: EPA3984
- Gross tonnage: 1595
- Deadweight: 2066 t
- Beam: 11.31 m
- Home port: ST.JOHN'S - 3151
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 16/07/2019, Torre annunziata (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 25/05/2023
- Registered owner · Ship manager: POSHTIBAN BANDAR SAHEL SHOMAL (Iran)
- ISM manager: KARAN BORNA SEA CO (Iran)
- Last AIS position: 41°4.6′N · 049°55.2′E · Speed 2.3 kn · received 17 October 2026 at 02:27 UTC
- Destination: Makhachkala (RU MCX) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 11:01 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PERSIAN SOPHIA?
PERSIAN SOPHIA is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1996 and is currently in its 30th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for this vessel?
The vessel is powered by a main engine with a capacity of 955 kW. This power output supports its operations as a general cargo unit.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 36 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 25 May 2023.
What is the beam and tonnage of PERSIAN SOPHIA?
The vessel has a beam of 11.31 metres. It reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,066 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,595.
What is the flag and MoU status of the vessel?
The vessel currently flies the Iran flag. It is currently categorized within the black band of the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding.
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