SM SANTOS (IMO 9842516)
SM SANTOS is a Bulk 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 80,857 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 43,989. This capacity is typical for bulk carriers engaged in regional and international dry bulk commodities transport. SM SANTOS is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and South Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 December 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 538008720
- Call sign: V7A2689
- Gross tonnage: 43989
- Deadweight: 80857 t
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 12 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/12/2025
- Registered owner: KOREA TONNAGE NO 68 SHIPPING (South Korea)
- Ship manager: KOREA SHIPPING CORP (South Korea)
- Technical manager: KLCSM CO., LTD
- ISM manager: KLC SM CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 27°46.5′S · 030°54.0′W · Speed 10.8 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 21:15 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 11 November 2026 at 13:55 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SM SANTOS?
SM SANTOS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2020. It is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SM SANTOS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 80,857 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 43,989.
Which classification society manages SM SANTOS?
The vessel is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has SM SANTOS been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and South Africa. These regions represent its recent operational areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for SM SANTOS?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 December 2025. All-time records show 12 inspections since 2020 and no detentions.
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