SONGA PEARL (IMO 9444455)
SONGA PEARL is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2008 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,539 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 11,472, and a length overall of 144 metres. This size and type suggest its use in specialized or coastal oil transport operations.
The vessel has been observed in West Europe and North Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 June 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 248897000
- Call sign: 9HA4851
- Gross tonnage: 11472
- Deadweight: 17539 t
- Length overall: 144 m
- Beam: 23 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 25 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 24/06/2026
- Registered owner: GOLDEX FORTUNE LTD (Liberia)
- Ship manager: NAVIX MARITIME CHARTERING AB (Sweden)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: SONGA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 44°24.2′N · 008°53.9′E · Speed 0.0 kn
- Destination: Genova (IT GOA) · ETA 2026-10-08T14:30:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SONGA PEARL?
SONGA PEARL is a Crude Oil Tanker. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SONGA PEARL?
The vessel has a length overall of 144 metres and a beam of 23 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 17,539 metric tonnes.
What flag does the vessel fly?
The vessel currently flies the Malta flag. It has operated under two different flag states previously in its history.
Where has SONGA PEARL been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe and North Europe. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 June 2026. All-time records show 25 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
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