SAPPHIRE (IMO 9443425)
SAPPHIRE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,594, a gross tonnage of 23,351, and no length overall is specified. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. SAPPHIRE is classed by American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast, Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, and the North America East Coast region. It has previously operated under three different flag states and two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 October 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 538011812
- Call sign: V7A3512
- Gross tonnage: 23351
- Deadweight: 37594 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/10/2026
- Registered owner: EPKNOT CO LTD/EP LINE SA (USA)
- Ship manager: SOKANA SHIPPING & TRADING LTD (USA)
- ISM manager: INTERORIENT MARINE SERVICES (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 46°12.7′N · 072°48.9′W · Speed 11.6 kn · under way · received 5 October 2026 at 23:56 UTC
- Destination: Sint Eustatius (BQ EUX) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SAPPHIRE?
SAPPHIRE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SAPPHIRE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 37,594 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 23,351.
Which classification society manages SAPPHIRE?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SAPPHIRE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many inspections has SAPPHIRE undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 October 2026. All-time records show 40 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
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