MINERAL SAO TOME (IMO 9856933)
MINERAL SAO TOME is a Bulk Carrier built in 2020 and flying the Belgium flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 210,865, a gross tonnage of 109,716, and a length overall of 300 metres. Given its substantial deadweight, it is configured for large-scale dry bulk commodity transport. MINERAL SAO TOME is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean and Java Sea, West Africa, and the East Asia and South East Asia regions. It has been registered under three former names and has operated under two previous flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 May 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Belgium
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 205508000
- Call sign: ONQA
- Gross tonnage: 109716
- Deadweight: 210865 t
- Length overall: 300 m
- Beam: 49 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 21/05/2025
- Registered owner: XIANG T37 HK INTERNATIONAL (Bermuda)
- Ship manager: GOLDEN OCEAN GROUP LTD (Bermuda)
- ISM manager: WILHELMSEN SHIP MGMT SINGAPORE
- Last AIS position: 9°23.7′S · 115°34.6′E · Speed 12.0 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 00:43 UTC
- Destination: Ashburton (AU ASB) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 04:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MINERAL SAO TOME?
MINERAL SAO TOME is a Bulk Carrier built in 2020. It is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the dimensions of the vessel?
The vessel has a length overall of 300 metres and a beam of 49 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 210,865 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains this vessel?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for MINERAL SAO TOME?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 May 2025. All-time records show 7 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Indian Ocean and Java Sea. It has also been recorded in West Africa and the East Asia region.
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