SONANGOL KALANDULA (IMO 9575553)
SONANGOL KALANDULA 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 157,955 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 83,753. Suezmax is the largest tanker size that can transit the Suez Canal fully laden. SONANGOL KALANDULA has been classed since 26 January 2012 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 25 September 2021. The vessel has been observed most often in West Africa, the Mediterranean, and Western Europe (latest area report: July 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 13 December 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 311035500
- Call sign: C6ZB4
- Gross tonnage: 83753
- Deadweight: 157955 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 28 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/12/2025
- Registered owner: SONANGOL KALANDULA LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: WALLEM SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 35°12.3′S · 020°30.9′E · Speed 9.5 kn · under way · received 26 September 2026 at 22:28 UTC
- Destination: INNML · ETA 14 October 2026 at 22:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SONANGOL KALANDULA?
SONANGOL KALANDULA 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 KALANDULA?
SONANGOL KALANDULA has a deadweight of 157,955 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 83,753.
What flag does SONANGOL KALANDULA fly?
SONANGOL KALANDULA flies the flag of the Bahamas. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes SONANGOL KALANDULA?
SONANGOL KALANDULA has been classed since 26 January 2012 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 25 September 2021.
How many port state control inspections has SONANGOL KALANDULA 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 13 December 2025. All-time records show 28 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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