SONANGOL BENGUELA (IMO 9482304)
SONANGOL BENGUELA 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 87,169 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 104,537. SONANGOL BENGUELA has been classed since 23 May 2013 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 10 December 2021. The vessel has been observed most often in East Africa, South Africa, and West 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 16 December 2024.
- Type: LNG Tanker
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 311038100
- Call sign: C6YM7
- Gross tonnage: 104537
- Deadweight: 87169 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/12/2024
- Registered owner: SONANGOL BENGUELA LTD (Angola)
- Ship manager: SONANGOL (Angola)
- ISM manager: PRONAV SHIP MANAGEMENT GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 20°5.1′N · 072°6.5′E · Speed 9.4 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 18:01 UTC
- Destination: Hazira Port/Surat (IN HZA) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 01:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SONANGOL BENGUELA?
SONANGOL BENGUELA is an LNG tanker built in 2011. It is in its 15th year of service.
What is the deadweight of SONANGOL BENGUELA?
SONANGOL BENGUELA has a deadweight of 87,169 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 104,537.
What flag does SONANGOL BENGUELA fly?
SONANGOL BENGUELA flies the flag of the Bahamas. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes SONANGOL BENGUELA?
SONANGOL BENGUELA has been classed since 23 May 2013 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 10 December 2021.
How many port state control inspections has SONANGOL BENGUELA 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 16 December 2024. All-time records show 7 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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