SAO DIANA (IMO 9822255)
SAO DIANA is an Ore Carrier built in 2018 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its eighth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 326,107, a gross tonnage of 160,290, and no length overall is recorded. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for large-scale bulk ore transport. SAO DIANA is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, the South America East Coast, and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name 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 21 April 2025.
- Type: Ore Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 538008045
- Call sign: V7FA9
- Gross tonnage: 160290
- Deadweight: 326107 t
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 21/04/2025
- Registered owner: SDN SHIPPING INC (South Korea)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: POLARIS SHIPPING CO LTD-KRS (South Korea)
- Technical manager: POLARIS SHIPPING CO.,LTD
- Last AIS position: 29°13.9′N · 125°38.8′E · Speed 9.4 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 10:30 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 13 October 2026 at 23:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SAO DIANA?
SAO DIANA is an Ore Carrier built in 2018. It is currently in its eighth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SAO DIANA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 326,107. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 160,290.
Which classification society manages SAO DIANA?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SAO DIANA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Indian Ocean and the Java Sea. It has also been observed near the South America East Coast and South Africa.
What is the PSC inspection history for SAO DIANA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 21 April 2025. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
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