SONANGOL CABINDA (IMO 9575589)
SONANGOL CABINDA is a Suezmax crude oil tanker built in 2013 and flying the flag of the Bahamas; it is in its 13th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 157,747 tonnes and a gross tonnage of 83,753. Suezmax is the largest tanker size that can transit the Suez Canal fully laden. SONANGOL CABINDA has been classed since 28 March 2013 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 28 March 2023. The vessel has been observed most often in West Africa, Western Europe, and the Mediterranean (latest area report: October 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 23 September 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 311066500
- Call sign: C6ZU3
- Gross tonnage: 83753
- Deadweight: 157747 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 19 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 23/09/2025
- Registered owner: SONANGOL CABINDA LTD (Angola)
- Ship manager: SONANGOL (Angola)
- ISM manager: WALLEM SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 4°41.4′N · 002°40.1′W · Speed 2.9 kn · received 25 August 2026 at 19:26 UTC
- Destination: FPSO 'KWAME NKRUMAH MV21'
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SONANGOL CABINDA?
SONANGOL CABINDA is a Suezmax crude oil tanker built in 2013. It is in its 13th year of service. Suezmax is the largest tanker size that can transit the Suez Canal fully laden.
What is the deadweight of SONANGOL CABINDA?
SONANGOL CABINDA has a deadweight of 157,747 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 83,753.
What flag does SONANGOL CABINDA fly?
SONANGOL CABINDA flies the flag of the Bahamas. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes SONANGOL CABINDA?
SONANGOL CABINDA has been classed since 28 March 2013 by the American Bureau of Shipping, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 28 March 2023.
How many port state control inspections has SONANGOL CABINDA had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 23 September 2025. All-time records show 19 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
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