SOPHIA (IMO 9467017)
SOPHIA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2011 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,590 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,616. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. SOPHIA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the Singapore Strait over recent periods. It has previously operated under three different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 305413000
- Call sign: V2HQ8
- Gross tonnage: 9616
- Deadweight: 12590 t
- Length overall: 138.03 m
- Beam: 20.99 m
- Home port: St.John's
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 21/05/2023, Burgas (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/07/2026
- Registered owner: SOPHIA JENS U WALLER GMBH (Germany)
- Ship manager: DSHIP CARRIERS GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- ISM manager: JENS U WALLER GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 22°30.5′N · 113°50.3′E · Speed 9.1 kn · under way · received 4 October 2026 at 10:19 UTC
- Destination: Mawan Pt (CN MWN)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when SOPHIA arrives in Mawan Pt. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SOPHIA?
SOPHIA is a General Cargo Ship built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SOPHIA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 12,590 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,616.
Which classification society manages SOPHIA?
SOPHIA is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL). This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SOPHIA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. It has also been observed in the Singapore Strait and East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for SOPHIA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 15 July 2026. All-time records show 41 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 21 May 2023.
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