ADMIRAL SUN (IMO 9437244)
ADMIRAL SUN is a Container Ship built in 2008 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 11,979 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 9,946, and a length overall of 139.13 metres. At this size, it is configured for regional containerized cargo operations. ADMIRAL SUN is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under five different names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 June 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 636020581
- Call sign: D5ZV7
- Gross tonnage: 9946
- Deadweight: 11979 t
- Length overall: 139.13 m
- Beam: 22.6 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 51 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 01/03/2022, Piraeus (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 11/06/2025
- Registered owner: ADMIRAL SUN SHIPPING CO LTD (PD)
- Ship manager: DOHLE SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (PD)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: DOEHLE SHIPMANAGEMENT PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 41°0.1′N · 028°59.8′E · Speed 11.9 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 17:18 UTC
- Destination: Burgas (BG BOJ) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 07:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of ADMIRAL SUN?
The vessel has a length overall of 139.13 metres and a beam of 22.6 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 8.8 metres.
What is the capacity of ADMIRAL SUN?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 11,979 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,946.
Which classification society manages ADMIRAL SUN?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 June 2025. All-time records show 51 inspections since 2009 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 1 March 2022.
What is the history of the vessel's names and flags?
The vessel has been registered under 5 former names throughout its service. It has also operated under 5 different flag states previously.
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