SOUTH SPIRIT (IMO 9171125)
SOUTH SPIRIT is a Bulk Carrier built in 1998 and flying the San Marino flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 29,482 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 18,459. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within its specific tonnage class. SOUTH SPIRIT is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: San Marino
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 268264200
- Call sign: T7DT6
- Gross tonnage: 18459
- Deadweight: 29482 t
- Length overall: 170 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 127 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 27/08/2016, Tanjung priok (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/06/2026
- Registered owner: SOUTH SPIRIT SHIPPING LTD (Lebanon)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: GMZ SHIP MANAGEMENT CO SA (Lebanon)
- Last AIS position: 4°11.8′N · 006°54.7′E · Speed 8.3 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 03:24 UTC
- Destination: Port Harcourt (NG PHC) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 08:58 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SOUTH SPIRIT?
SOUTH SPIRIT is a Bulk Carrier built in 1998. It is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SOUTH SPIRIT?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 29,482 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 18,459.
Which classification society maintains SOUTH SPIRIT?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the IACS.
Where has SOUTH SPIRIT been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 29 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 June 2026. All-time records show 127 inspections since 1999 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 27 August 2016.
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