QD AUTUMN (IMO 9412725)
JBU SAPPHIRE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Korea (Republic of) flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,860 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 11,561, and a length overall of 141 metres. This size profile is typical for regional chemical and oil product transport. JBU SAPPHIRE is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea, South East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 May 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 538012552
- Call sign: V7B3023
- Gross tonnage: 11561
- Deadweight: 19860 t
- Length overall: 141 m
- Beam: 24 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 51 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 10/09/2023, Tampa, Florida (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/05/2026
- Registered owner: QD AUTUMN SHIPPING PTE LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NEXMAR SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Technical manager: NEXMAR SHIPPING LIMITED
- Technical manager: TAIKUN SHIPPING CO., LTD
- Last AIS position: 3°1.2′N · 100°47.5′E · Speed 13.1 kn · under way · received 3 October 2026 at 20:47 UTC
- Destination: As Suways (Suez) (EG SUZ) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 01:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of JBU SAPPHIRE?
JBU SAPPHIRE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of JBU SAPPHIRE?
The vessel has a length overall of 141 metres and a beam of 24 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 19,860 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains JBU SAPPHIRE?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
Where has JBU SAPPHIRE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea, South East Asia, and the Singapore Strait. These regions represent its recent operational areas.
What is the port-state control record for JBU SAPPHIRE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 May 2026. All-time records show 51 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 10 September 2023.
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