SONGA POLARIS (IMO 9457749)
SONGA POLARIS is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2011 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 25,145 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 17,862, and a length overall of 170 metres. This size and type suggest it is configured for specialized liquid cargo transport. SONGA POLARIS is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe over recent periods. It has previously operated under four different flags and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 April 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 256325000
- Call sign: 9HA5797
- Gross tonnage: 17862
- Deadweight: 25145 t
- Length overall: 170 m
- Beam: 26 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 52 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 02/08/2013, San Francisco, California (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/04/2026
- Registered owner: SHINE TREASURE SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: NAVIX MARITIME CHARTERING AB (Sweden)
- ISM manager: SONGA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 44°23.8′N · 008°51.1′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 16 October 2026 at 18:47 UTC
- Destination: Genova (IT GOA)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SONGA POLARIS?
SONGA POLARIS is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2011 and is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SONGA POLARIS?
The vessel has a length overall of 170 metres and a beam of 26 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 25,145 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains SONGA POLARIS?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
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 no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 April 2026. All-time records show 52 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 2 August 2013.
Where has SONGA POLARIS been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It currently flies the Malta flag and is in the white band for both Paris and Tokyo MoUs.
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