SONGA DOLPHIN (IMO 9596301)
SONGA DOLPHIN is a Container Ship built in 2013 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 22,600 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 19,101, and a length overall of 176 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport. SONGA DOLPHIN is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, and West Europe. It has previously operated under four different names and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 April 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 538011953
- Call sign: V7A3715
- Gross tonnage: 19101
- Deadweight: 22600 t
- Length overall: 176 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 39 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 12/09/2013, El Iskandariya (Alexandria) (Mediterranean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/04/2026
- Registered owner: SONGA DOLPHIN AS (Sweden)
- Ship manager: NAVIX MARITIME CHARTERING AB (Sweden)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: SONGA SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 37°56.9′N · 029°18.2′W · Speed 14.5 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 10:57 UTC
- Destination: Sheerness (GB SHS) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SONGA DOLPHIN?
SONGA DOLPHIN is a container ship built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the dimensions of SONGA DOLPHIN?
The vessel has a length overall of 176 metres and a beam of 27 metres. It has a deadweight tonnage of 22,600 metric tonnes.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is recorded as Withdrawn.
What is the PSC inspection history for SONGA DOLPHIN?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 22 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 April 2026. All-time records show 39 inspections since 2013 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 12 September 2013.
Where has SONGA DOLPHIN been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Europe, West Africa, and the Gulf of Mexico. These regions were identified through recent geographic tracking data.
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