DS SOFIE BULKER (IMO 9310604)
DS SOFIE BULKER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2007 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 28,682 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 17,663. This size profile is typical for smaller bulk carriers engaged in regional or coastal trade routes. DS SOFIE BULKER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and the South America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 February 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 538006829
- Call sign: V7RB8
- Gross tonnage: 17663
- Deadweight: 28682 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 61 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 07/11/2017, Tilbury (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 23/02/2026
- Registered owner: SOFIE INTERNATIONAL SA (Turkey)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: DRAMAR DENIZCILIK TICARET AS (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 43°12.5′N · 027°58.8′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 10 October 2026 at 05:50 UTC
- Destination: Varna (BG VAR) · ETA 10 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of DS SOFIE BULKER?
DS SOFIE BULKER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2007. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 28,682 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 17,663.
Which classification society maintains DS SOFIE BULKER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has DS SOFIE BULKER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. It has also been observed along the South America East Coast.
What is the port-state control record for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 4 of them. The most recent inspection was on 23 February 2026. All-time records show 61 inspections since 2007 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 7 November 2017.
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