SONGA SAPPHIRE (IMO 9444467)
SONGA SAPPHIRE 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 17,596 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 11,472. Given its specifications, it is configured for specialized oil transport operations. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, North Europe, and West Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been registered under one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 October 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 248940000
- Call sign: 9HA4873
- Gross tonnage: 11472
- Deadweight: 17596 t
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 07/10/2026
- Registered owner: UJIGAMI KAIUN/UM SHIPPING (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager: NAVIX MARITIME CHARTERING AB (Sweden)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: SONGA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 36°8.2′N · 005°25.8′W · Speed 10.8 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 01:15 UTC
- Destination: LAST UPDATE TIME
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SONGA SAPPHIRE?
SONGA SAPPHIRE is a Crude Oil Tanker. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications of the vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,596 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 11,472.
Where has SONGA SAPPHIRE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been recorded in North Europe during recent voyages.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 7 October 2026. All-time records show 38 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
What is the engine specification for this tanker?
The main engine is a 1D: 2 SA 8 CY type. It is rated at a power of 8 kW.
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