SOPHIA (IMO 9451408)
SOPHIA 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 12,922 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,242. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific region. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 538008479
- Call sign: V7A2406
- Gross tonnage: 8242
- Deadweight: 12922 t
- Length overall: 120 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 24/09/2026
- Registered owner: SOPHIA TANKER CORP (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HALKIDON SHIPPING CORP (Greece)
- Technical manager: HALKIDON SHIPPING CORPORATION
- Last AIS position: 14°8.1′N · 145°8.7′E · Speed 6.1 kn · received 7 October 2026 at 22:52 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SOPHIA?
SOPHIA 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 SOPHIA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,922 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 8,242.
Where has SOPHIA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific region. This area is part of its recent geographic operational profile.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 September 2026. All-time records show 36 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
What is the engine configuration of SOPHIA?
The vessel is equipped with a 1D: 2 SA 6 CY main engine. This engine provides a power output of 6 kW.
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