SOUTHERN PEARL (IMO 9821457)
SOUTHERN PEARL is a Container Ship built in 2018 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 8th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 9,844 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 8,311. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. SOUTHERN PEARL is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific and Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 May 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 563062500
- Call sign: 9V5993
- Gross tonnage: 8311
- Deadweight: 9844 t
- Length overall: 110 m
- Beam: 22 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: NEPTUNE PACIFIC DIRECT LINE
- Last AIS position: 18°8.1′S · 178°24.9′E · at anchor · received 9 October 2026 at 14:39 UTC
- Destination: Suva (FJ SUV)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SOUTHERN PEARL?
SOUTHERN PEARL is a container ship. It was built in 2018 and is currently in its 8th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SOUTHERN PEARL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 9,844 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 8,311.
Which classification society covers SOUTHERN PEARL?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SOUTHERN PEARL been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the New Guinea Pacific and Australia and New Zealand regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic movements.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 May 2026. All-time records show 17 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
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