SAPPHIRE A (IMO 9407081)
SAPPHIRE A is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2008 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,701 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 11,645, and a length overall of 144.03 metres. This size and configuration are typical for specialized product tankers operating in regional chemical and oil trades. SAPPHIRE A is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in West Europe, the North America East Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under two former names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 June 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 636024843
- Call sign: 5LUO3
- Gross tonnage: 11645
- Deadweight: 19701 t
- Length overall: 144.03 m
- Beam: 24.2 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 75 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 03/01/2019, Townsville (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/06/2026
- Registered owner: FALSTAD SHIPPING CO LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: TAIHUA SHIPPING PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 29°41.5′S · 031°14.3′E · Speed 0.3 kn · at anchor · received 12 October 2026 at 21:35 UTC
- Destination: Durban (ZA DUR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and build year of SAPPHIRE A?
SAPPHIRE A is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SAPPHIRE A?
The vessel has a length overall of 144.03 metres and a beam of 24.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.57 metres.
Which classification society maintains SAPPHIRE A?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class notations include Tanker for chemicals, Tanker for oil products, BWM(T), and ESP.
What is the PSC inspection history for SAPPHIRE A?
Over the last 36 months it has had 18 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 31 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 June 2026. All-time records show 75 inspections since 2008 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 3 January 2019.
Where has SAPPHIRE A been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in West Europe and the North America East Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
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