SAPFIR (IMO 9182057)
SAPFIR is an Offshore Supply Ship built in 1999 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,248 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,401. At this capacity, it is configured for specialized offshore support operations. SAPFIR is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under one former name and has a history of nine different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 6 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 19 February 2019.
- Type: Offshore Supply Ship
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 273454880
- Call sign: UBUS5
- Gross tonnage: 2401
- Deadweight: 3248 t
- Beam: 16.05 m
- Home port: Murmansk
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/02/2019
- Registered owner: AKSAM SHIPPING PRIVATE LTD (Russia)
- Ship manager: MARITIME SHIPPING SERVICES LLC (Russia)
- ISM manager: MARINE ARCTIC GEOLOGICAL EXPDN (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 50°56.7′N · 143°40.4′E · Speed 5.1 kn · under way · received 7 October 2026 at 08:24 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SAPFIR?
SAPFIR is an Offshore Supply Ship. It was built in 1999 and is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SAPFIR?
The vessel has a beam of 16.05 metres and a maximum draught of 6.3 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 3,248 metric tonnes.
What engine specifications does SAPFIR have?
The vessel is powered by two W6L26 main engines. These engines were constructed in the Netherlands in 1998.
How has SAPFIR performed in port inspections?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 6 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 19 February 2019.
What is the flag and MoU status of SAPFIR?
The vessel currently flies the Russia flag. It is categorized within the grey band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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