COBIA LNG (IMO 9869306)
COBIA LNG is a LNG Tanker built in 2021 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 5th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 93,535 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 116,542. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquefied natural gas. COBIA LNG is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the South America East Coast, and South Africa. 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 30 July 2025.
- Type: LNG Tanker
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 215583000
- Call sign: 9HA5192
- Gross tonnage: 116542
- Deadweight: 93535 t
- Length overall: 299 m
- Beam: 46 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 8 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/07/2025
- Registered owner: CARDIFF LNG ETA OWNING LLC (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: TMS CARDIFF GAS LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 9°50.1′N · 051°13.4′W · Speed 17.5 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 16:17 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 17 November 2026 at 05:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of COBIA LNG?
COBIA LNG is an LNG Tanker. It was built in 2021 and is currently in its fifth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for COBIA LNG?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 93,535 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 116,542.
Which classification society manages COBIA LNG?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has COBIA LNG been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South America East Coast and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. It has also been observed near South Africa.
What is the PSC inspection history for COBIA LNG?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 July 2025. All-time records show 8 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
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