SAPURA 3500 (IMO 9651204)
SAPURA 3500 is a Pipe-Layer built in 2014 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 14,055 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 40,845. This vessel is configured for specialized subsea pipe-laying operations. SAPURA 3500 is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South East Asia, and East Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 September 2024.
- Type: Pipe-Layer
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 353975000
- Call sign: 3FVU8
- Gross tonnage: 40845
- Deadweight: 14055 t
- Length overall: 154 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 2 since 2024
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/09/2024
- Registered owner: SAPURA 3500 LTD (Malaysia)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: VTEB OFFSHORE SDN BHD (Malaysia)
- Last AIS position: 8°56.7′N · 101°12.3′E · Speed 0.4 kn · received 23 July 2026 at 18:17 UTC
- Destination: Erawan (TH ERA)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SAPURA 3500?
SAPURA 3500 is a Pipe-Layer vessel. It was built in 2014 and is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SAPURA 3500?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 40,845. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 14,055 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages SAPURA 3500?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 September 2024. All-time records show 2 inspections since 2024 and no detentions.
Where has SAPURA 3500 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the East Africa region.
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