SOUTH AFRICA PROSPERITY (IMO 9526461)
SOUTH AFRICA PROSPERITY is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2011 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 299,992, a gross tonnage of 160,487, and no length overall is provided in the current records. This large-scale tanker is configured for significant crude oil transport operations. SOUTH AFRICA PROSPERITY is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in South Asia, East Asia, and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 October 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 636026143
- Call sign: A8LV6
- Gross tonnage: 160487
- Deadweight: 299992 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 10 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/10/2025
- Registered owner: HAUT BRION 25 LTD (South Korea)
- Ship manager: SINOKOR MARITIME CO LTD (South Korea)
- ISM manager: COLUMBIA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Cyprus)
- Last AIS position: 30°28.6′N · 122°17.0′E · Speed 4.0 kn · at anchor · received 12 October 2026 at 19:28 UTC
- Destination: Zhoushan (CN ZOS)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SOUTH AFRICA PROSPERITY?
SOUTH AFRICA PROSPERITY is a Crude Oil Tanker. It was built in 2011 and is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this tanker?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 299,992 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 160,487.
Which classification society manages SOUTH AFRICA PROSPERITY?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Asia and East Asia. It has also been observed transiting the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
What is the port-state control record for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 October 2025. All-time records show 10 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
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