SAO FABIAN (IMO 9822279)
SAO FABIAN is an Ore Carrier built in 2019 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its seventh year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 326,031, a gross tonnage of 160,290, and a length overall of 333 metres. This large-scale capacity is characteristic of vessels designed for heavy bulk commodity transport. SAO FABIAN is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, East Africa, and East Asia regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 April 2026.
- Type: Ore Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2019
- MMSI: 538008305
- Call sign: V7A2218
- Gross tonnage: 160290
- Deadweight: 326031 t
- Length overall: 333 m
- Beam: 60 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/04/2026
- Registered owner: SFB 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°48.5′N · 122°9.9′E · Speed 0.5 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 05:36 UTC
- Destination: Zhoushan (CN ZOS) · ETA 9 October 2026 at 07:43 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SAO FABIAN?
SAO FABIAN is an Ore Carrier built in 2019. It is currently in its seventh year of service.
What are the dimensions of SAO FABIAN?
The vessel has a length overall of 333 metres and a beam of 60 metres. These dimensions support its 326,031 DWT capacity.
Which classification society covers SAO FABIAN?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register. This society is a recognized 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 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 2 April 2026. All-time records show 7 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
Where has SAO FABIAN been recently observed?
The vessel has been recorded in several regions including the South America East Coast and East Africa. It has also been observed in East Asia and South East Asia.
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