SONANGOL PORTO AMBOIM (IMO 9575577)
SONANGOL PORTO AMBOIM is a Suezmax crude oil tanker built in 2012 and flying the flag of the Bahamas; it is in its 14th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 157,639 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 83,753. Suezmax is the largest tanker size that can transit the Suez Canal fully laden. SONANGOL PORTO AMBOIM has been classed since 19 November 2012 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 13 September 2022. The vessel has been observed most often in South Africa, the west coast of North America, and West Africa (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 10 April 2026.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2012
- MMSI: 311066300
- Call sign: C6ZB8
- Gross tonnage: 83753
- Deadweight: 157639 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 27 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 10/04/2026
- Registered owner: SONANGOL PORTO AMBOIM LTD (Angola)
- Ship manager: SONANGOL (Angola)
- ISM manager: WALLEM SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 9°46.7′S · 103°32.2′W · Speed 11.5 kn · under way · received 2 October 2026 at 08:01 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 19 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SONANGOL PORTO AMBOIM?
SONANGOL PORTO AMBOIM is a Suezmax crude oil tanker built in 2012. It is in its 14th year of service. Suezmax is the largest tanker size that can transit the Suez Canal fully laden.
What is the deadweight of SONANGOL PORTO AMBOIM?
SONANGOL PORTO AMBOIM has a deadweight of 157,639 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 83,753.
What flag does SONANGOL PORTO AMBOIM fly?
SONANGOL PORTO AMBOIM flies the flag of the Bahamas. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes SONANGOL PORTO AMBOIM?
SONANGOL PORTO AMBOIM has been classed since 19 November 2012 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 13 September 2022.
How many port state control inspections has SONANGOL PORTO AMBOIM had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 April 2026. All-time records show 27 inspections since 2012 and no detentions.
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