SIDER BUFFALO (IMO 9861512)
SIDER BUFFALO is a General Cargo Ship built in 2020 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,601 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,764. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and general logistics operations. SIDER BUFFALO is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating in the Mediterranean Sea. It has previously sailed under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 255806287
- Call sign: CQAV5
- Gross tonnage: 4764
- Deadweight: 7601 t
- Beam: 16 m
- Home port: MADEIRA - 1677
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 9 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 23/06/2023, Taranto (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/07/2026
- Registered owner: WESTPORT SHIPPING LTD (Switzerland)
- Ship manager: NOVAALGOMA SHORT-SEA CARRIERS (Switzerland)
- ISM manager: TECHNICAL CORE MANAGEMENT SRL (Italy)
- Last AIS position: 41°8.9′N · 008°25.8′E · Speed 8.9 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 10:09 UTC
- Destination: Porto Torres (IT PTO) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SIDER BUFFALO?
SIDER BUFFALO is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2020 and is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of SIDER BUFFALO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 7,601 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 4,764. It features a beam of 16 metres.
Which classification society maintains SIDER BUFFALO?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the engine power of SIDER BUFFALO?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 2,800 kW of power. This specification supports its operations as a general cargo unit.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 July 2026. All-time records show 9 inspections since 2020 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 23 June 2023.
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