SSF VALENCE (IMO 9304693)
SSF VALENCE is a Container Ship built in 2005 and flying the St Vincent and Grenadines flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 37,921 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 27,437, and a length overall of 221.7 metres. This size and configuration are typical for regional container transport operations. SSF VALENCE is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Malacca Strait, and the South China Sea. It has been registered under five former names and has operated under six different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 December 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: St Vincent and Grenadines
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 377482000
- Call sign: J8B6570
- Gross tonnage: 27437
- Deadweight: 37921 t
- Length overall: 221.7 m
- Beam: 29.8 m
- Home port: KINGSTOWN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 51 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/12/2025
- Registered owner: KARADENIZ NAVIGATION LTD (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: SIMATECH SHIP MANAGEMENT LLC (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 28°5.0′N · 033°27.5′E · Speed 10.9 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 10:42 UTC
- Destination: Aboa (AQ ABA)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SSF VALENCE?
The vessel has a length overall of 221.7 metres and a beam of 29.8 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.4 metres.
What is the capacity of SSF VALENCE?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 37,921 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 27,437.
Which classification society manages SSF VALENCE?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has SSF VALENCE been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Asia and the South China Sea. It has also been recorded transiting the Malacca Strait and the Singapore Strait.
What is the PSC inspection history for SSF VALENCE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 14 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 December 2025. All-time records show 51 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
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