SAGA DISCOVERY (IMO 9317418)
SAGA DISCOVERY is a General Cargo Ship built in 2006 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 46,618 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 29,758, and a length overall of 199.2 metres. This size and configuration is typical for general cargo operations across diverse global trade routes. SAGA DISCOVERY is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the North America West Coast, East Asia, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 311001605
- Call sign: C6HY8
- Gross tonnage: 29758
- Deadweight: 46618 t
- Length overall: 199.2 m
- Beam: 30.5 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 62 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/07/2026
- Registered owner: NYK SAGA AS (Norway)
- Ship manager: SAGA WELCO AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: ANGLO-EASTERN SHIP MANAGEMENT (China)
- Last AIS position: 25°19.9′N · 120°48.0′E · Speed 10.9 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 09:21 UTC
- Destination: Pohang (KR KPO) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SAGA DISCOVERY?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.2 metres and a beam of 30.5 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.8 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of SAGA DISCOVERY?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 46,618 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 29,758.
Which classification society manages SAGA DISCOVERY?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its current status is listed as Delivered with several specific notations including Grain(U) and BWM(T).
Where has SAGA DISCOVERY been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the North America West Coast, East Asia, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its recent geographic trading footprint.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 28 July 2026. All-time records show 62 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
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