JR SOPHIA (IMO 9244697)
JR SOPHIA is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2002 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 49,917 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 40,360. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of wood chip cargo. Information regarding the classification society and IACS membership is not currently available in the provided records. The vessel has previously operated under four different names and four different flag states throughout its service history. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 April 2026.
- Type: Wood Chips Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 354885000
- Call sign: 3EGD2
- Gross tonnage: 40360
- Deadweight: 49917 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 65 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/04/2026
- Registered owner: JR SOPHIA SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HUBEI QINTAI SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 20°40.8′N · 107°13.8′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 13 October 2026 at 11:22 UTC
- Destination: Hong Kong (HK HKG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of JR SOPHIA?
JR SOPHIA is a Wood Chips Carrier. It was built in 2002 and is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for JR SOPHIA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 49,917 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 40,360.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 April 2026. All-time records show 65 inspections since 2002 and no detentions.
Has the vessel changed names or flags before?
Yes, the vessel has a history of name and flag changes. It has operated under 4 former names and 4 different flag states.
What is the current flag of JR SOPHIA?
The vessel is currently flying the Panama flag. It has undergone 8 ownership changes since it entered service in 2002.
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