GRAND SAPPHIRE (IMO 9325233)
GRAND SAPPHIRE is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2007 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,099 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 59,217. This configuration is typical for specialized vehicle transport operations. The vessel has been observed in North America West Coast, East Asia, and South Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 538012982
- Call sign: V7B3583
- Gross tonnage: 59217
- Deadweight: 18099 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 75 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/03/2023, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 25/08/2026
- Registered owner: DYNAMIC ATTRACTIVE SHIPPING SA (China)
- Ship manager: CIDO SHIPPING HK CO LTD (China)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: CIDO SHIPPING KOREA CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 15°22.8′N · 115°33.5′E · Speed 16.4 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 15:32 UTC
- Destination: Yokohama (JP YOK) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 11:52 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is GRAND SAPPHIRE?
GRAND SAPPHIRE is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2007 and is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for GRAND SAPPHIRE?
The vessel is equipped with a 1D: 2 SA 7 CY main engine. This engine provides a power output of 7 kW.
What is the vessel's tonnage capacity?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 18,099 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 59,217.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 25 August 2026. All-time records show 75 inspections since 2007 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 17 March 2023.
Where has GRAND SAPPHIRE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in North America West Coast, East Asia, and South Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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