SOUTHERN PUMA (IMO 9792008)
SOUTHERN PUMA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2016 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 26,071, a gross tonnage of 14,965, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. SOUTHERN PUMA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the South America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 636017741
- Call sign: D5MM9
- Gross tonnage: 14965
- Deadweight: 26071 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 24 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 14/08/2026, Dalian (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/08/2026
- Registered owner: SOUTHERN DRAGON CHEMICAL SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: SANSHO KAIUN CO LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: SANSHO KOREA CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 30°7.0′N · 088°32.9′W · Speed 12.9 kn · under way · received 17 October 2026 at 02:53 UTC
- Destination: Pascagoula (US PGL) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 05:01 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SOUTHERN PUMA?
SOUTHERN PUMA is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2016 and is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SOUTHERN PUMA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 26,071 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 14,965.
Which classification society manages SOUTHERN PUMA?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SOUTHERN PUMA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has also been recorded in the Gulf of Mexico.
What is the PSC inspection history for SOUTHERN PUMA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 14 August 2026. All-time records show 24 inspections since 2017 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 14 August 2026.
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