SONGA RUBY (IMO 9444479)
SONGA RUBY is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2008 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,604 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 11,472, and a length overall of 144 metres. This size profile is typical for specialized tanker operations in regional coastal or medium-range trades. SONGA RUBY is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Europe, North Europe, and the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 January 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 248941000
- Call sign: 9HA4874
- Gross tonnage: 11472
- Deadweight: 17604 t
- Length overall: 144 m
- Beam: 22 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/01/2026
- Registered owner: SIM SHIPPING SA (Sweden)
- Ship manager: NAVIX MARITIME CHARTERING AB (Sweden)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: SONGA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 32°4.4′N · 023°58.8′E · Speed 2.7 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 09:16 UTC
- Destination: Tobruk (LY TOB)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SONGA RUBY?
SONGA RUBY is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SONGA RUBY?
The vessel has a length overall of 144 metres and a beam of 22 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 17,604 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains SONGA RUBY?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 January 2026. All-time records show 29 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
Where has SONGA RUBY been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe, North Europe, and the Mediterranean Sea. It currently flies the Malta flag and is registered in Valletta.
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