SAO QUIXOTE (IMO 9841342)
SAO QUIXOTE is an Ore Carrier built in 2021 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 324,690, a gross tonnage of 172,521, and no length overall is provided. This high deadweight capacity indicates its role in large-scale bulk ore transportation. SAO QUIXOTE is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South Asia, and South 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 24 April 2026.
- Type: Ore Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 371324000
- Call sign: 3FML6
- Gross tonnage: 172521
- Deadweight: 324690 t
- Length overall: 340 m
- Beam: 62 m
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 24/04/2026
- Registered owner: SPDBFL TWO HUNDRED THIRTYEIGHT (South Korea)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: POLARIS SHIPPING CO LTD-KRS (South Korea)
- Technical manager: POLARIS SHIPPING CO.,LTD
- Last AIS position: 0°25.0′S · 107°0.5′E · Speed 12.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 18:17 UTC
- Destination: Caofeidian Pt (CN CFD) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 08:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when SAO QUIXOTE arrives in Caofeidian Pt. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SAO QUIXOTE?
SAO QUIXOTE is an Ore Carrier built in 2021. It is currently in its fifth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SAO QUIXOTE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 324,690. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 172,521.
Which classification society manages SAO QUIXOTE?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a 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 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 24 April 2026. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
Where has SAO QUIXOTE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including East Africa, South Asia, and South East Asia. These observations cover multiple recent trading periods.
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