SAKURA BELLE (IMO 9568500)
SAKURA BELLE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2011 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 26,960 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 19,349, and a length overall of 170 metres. This size profile is typical for specialized tanker operations in regional chemical and oil product trades. SAKURA BELLE is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in West Europe and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 21 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 September 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 356186000
- Call sign: 3FHT5
- Gross tonnage: 19349
- Deadweight: 26960 t
- Length overall: 170 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 49 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 09/10/2012, New Orleans, Louisiana (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/09/2026
- Registered owner: GLORIOUS & KSK PANAMA SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: KOKUKA SANGYO CO LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: BERNHARD SCHULTE SINGAPORE
- Last AIS position: 34°10.9′N · 077°57.4′W · Speed 12.1 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 12:14 UTC
- Destination: Wilmington (US ILG)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SAKURA BELLE?
SAKURA BELLE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SAKURA BELLE?
The vessel has a length overall of 170 metres and a beam of 27 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 26,960 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains SAKURA BELLE?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 21 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 18 of them. The most recent inspection was on 27 September 2026. All-time records show 49 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 9 October 2012.
Where has SAKURA BELLE been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It is currently flagged in Panama.
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