SONANGOL SAMBIZANGA (IMO 9475600)
SONANGOL SAMBIZANGA is an LNG tanker built in 2011 and flying the flag of the Bahamas; it is in its 15th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 87,104 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 104,537, and a length overall of 291 metres. SONANGOL SAMBIZANGA has been classed since 22 March 2012 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 18 August 2021. The vessel has been observed most often in West Africa, East Africa, and South Africa (latest area report: June 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 July 2025.
- Type: LNG Tanker
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 311027900
- Call sign: C6YM6
- Gross tonnage: 104537
- Deadweight: 87104 t
- Length overall: 291 m
- Beam: 43 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/07/2025
- Registered owner: SONANGOL SAMBIZANGA LTD (Angola)
- Ship manager: SONANGOL (Angola)
- ISM manager: PRONAV SHIP MANAGEMENT GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 28°41.3′S · 035°32.0′E · Speed 16.6 kn · under way · received 5 October 2026 at 13:11 UTC
- Destination: Hazira (IN HAZ) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 11:42 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SONANGOL SAMBIZANGA?
SONANGOL SAMBIZANGA is an LNG tanker built in 2011. It is in its 15th year of service.
What is the deadweight of SONANGOL SAMBIZANGA?
SONANGOL SAMBIZANGA has a deadweight of 87,104 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 104,537. It measures 291 metres overall.
What flag does SONANGOL SAMBIZANGA fly?
SONANGOL SAMBIZANGA flies the flag of the Bahamas. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes SONANGOL SAMBIZANGA?
SONANGOL SAMBIZANGA has been classed since 22 March 2012 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 18 August 2021.
How many port state control inspections has SONANGOL SAMBIZANGA had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 July 2025. All-time records show 7 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
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