SOUTHERN MERMAID (IMO 9724166)
SOUTHERN MERMAID is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2014 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its twelfth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,591 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,991. This size and type suggest its use in specialized liquid cargo transport. SOUTHERN MERMAID is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 636018879
- Call sign: D5RU8
- Gross tonnage: 9991
- Deadweight: 17591 t
- Length overall: 135 m
- Beam: 23 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 22 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/08/2026
- Registered owner: SANSHO LINE SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: SANSHO KAIUN CO LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: SANSHO KOREA CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 14°54.8′N · 119°48.4′E · Speed 11.8 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 04:59 UTC
- Destination: CN CJK · ETA 18 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SOUTHERN MERMAID?
SOUTHERN MERMAID is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2014 and is currently in its twelfth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SOUTHERN MERMAID?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,591 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,991.
Which classification society maintains SOUTHERN MERMAID?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. 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 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 20 August 2026. All-time records show 22 inspections since 2014 and no detentions.
Where has SOUTHERN MERMAID been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed operating in East Asia and South East Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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