SAO LOUIS (IMO 9824083)
SAO LOUIS is an Ore Carrier built in 2020 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 324,690 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 172,521. At this scale, the vessel is configured for large-scale bulk commodity transport. SAO LOUIS is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, the Singapore Strait, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 May 2024.
- Type: Ore Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 538008866
- Call sign: V7A2851
- Gross tonnage: 172521
- Deadweight: 324690 t
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/05/2024
- Registered owner: XIANG T4 HK INTERNATIONAL SHIP (South Korea)
- Ship manager: H-LINE SHIPPING CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: SUMMIT MARINE SERVICE CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 38°51.4′N · 118°35.8′E · Speed 11.9 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 14:40 UTC
- Destination: Caofeidian Pt (CN CFD)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when SAO LOUIS arrives in Caofeidian Pt. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SAO LOUIS?
SAO LOUIS is an Ore Carrier built in 2020. It is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SAO LOUIS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 324,690 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 172,521.
Which classification society maintains SAO LOUIS?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SAO LOUIS been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast and the Singapore Strait. It has also been recorded in the South China Sea.
What is the PSC inspection history for SAO LOUIS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 May 2024. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2020 and no detentions.
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