SONGA LIONESS (IMO 9426324)
SONGA LIONESS is a Container Ship built in 2010 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 25,937 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 21,018. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. SONGA LIONESS is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Halmahera Sea, South East Asia, and the New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 March 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 636021229
- Call sign: 5LCX5
- Gross tonnage: 21018
- Deadweight: 25937 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 28 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 30 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/03/2026
- Registered owner: SONGA LIONESS AS (Norway)
- Ship manager · Technical manager · ISM manager: SONGA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 10°12.4′S · 162°13.7′E · Speed 15.6 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 17:02 UTC
- Destination: Honiara, Guadalcanal Is (SB HIR) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 06:02 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SONGA LIONESS?
SONGA LIONESS is a container ship built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SONGA LIONESS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 25,937 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 21,018.
Which classification society maintains SONGA LIONESS?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SONGA LIONESS been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in the Halmahera Sea and the New Guinea Pacific. It also operates within the South East Asia region.
What is the PSC inspection history for SONGA LIONESS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 March 2026. All-time records show 30 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
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