SONANGOL LUANDA (IMO 9203760)
SONANGOL LUANDA is a Suezmax crude oil tanker built in 2000 and flying the flag of the Bahamas; it is in its 26th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 159,178 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 81,230. Suezmax is the largest tanker size that can transit the Suez Canal fully laden. SONANGOL LUANDA has been classed since 26 October 2000 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 2 July 2015. The vessel has been observed most often in South East Asia, the Singapore Strait, and the Malacca Strait (latest area report: October 2025). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 23 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 16 March 2021.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2000
- Call sign: C6RH7
- Gross tonnage: 81230
- Deadweight: 159178 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 23 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/03/2021
- Registered owner: SONANGOL SHIPPING LUANDA LTD (Angola)
- Ship manager: SONANGOL (Angola)
- ISM manager: V SHIPS LTD (Monaco)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SONANGOL LUANDA?
SONANGOL LUANDA is a Suezmax crude oil tanker built in 2000. It is in its 26th year of service. Suezmax is the largest tanker size that can transit the Suez Canal fully laden.
What is the deadweight of SONANGOL LUANDA?
SONANGOL LUANDA has a deadweight of 159,178 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 81,230.
What flag does SONANGOL LUANDA fly?
SONANGOL LUANDA flies the flag of the Bahamas. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes SONANGOL LUANDA?
SONANGOL LUANDA has been classed since 26 October 2000 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 2 July 2015.
How many port state control inspections has SONANGOL LUANDA had?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 23 inspections are on file since 2000, the most recent on 16 March 2021.
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