SONANGOL RANGEL (IMO 9575541)
SONANGOL RANGEL is a Suezmax crude oil 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 157,755 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 83,753, and a length overall of 274 metres. Suezmax is the largest tanker size that can transit the Suez Canal fully laden. SONANGOL RANGEL has been classed since 22 September 2011 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 30 June 2026. The vessel has been observed most often in South Africa, the east coast of North America, and the east coast of South America (latest area report: September 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 26 February 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 311069200
- Call sign: C6ZF3
- Gross tonnage: 83753
- Deadweight: 157755 t
- Length overall: 274 m
- Beam: 48 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 26/02/2025
- Registered owner: SONANGOL RANGEL LTD (Angola)
- Ship manager: SONANGOL (Angola)
- ISM manager: WALLEM SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 25°1.7′N · 090°0.4′W · Speed 13.1 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 08:52 UTC
- Destination: Pembroke (GB PEM) · ETA 27 October 2026 at 20:20 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SONANGOL RANGEL?
SONANGOL RANGEL is a Suezmax crude oil tanker built in 2011. It is in its 15th year of service. Suezmax is the largest tanker size that can transit the Suez Canal fully laden.
What is the deadweight of SONANGOL RANGEL?
SONANGOL RANGEL has a deadweight of 157,755 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 83,753. It measures 274 metres overall.
What flag does SONANGOL RANGEL fly?
SONANGOL RANGEL flies the flag of the Bahamas. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes SONANGOL RANGEL?
SONANGOL RANGEL has been classed since 22 September 2011 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 30 June 2026.
How many port state control inspections has SONANGOL RANGEL had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 26 February 2025. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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