SOUTHERN YAFFLE (IMO 9891206)
SOUTHERN YAFFLE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2021 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,273 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,999. This size and type suggest its role in the transport of liquid chemical or petroleum products. SOUTHERN YAFFLE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Makassar Strait, East Asia, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 May 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 636020551
- Call sign: D5ZS4
- Gross tonnage: 9999
- Deadweight: 17273 t
- Length overall: 135 m
- Beam: 23 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 8 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/05/2026
- Registered owner: SOUTHERN CHEMICAL CARRIERS SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: TATSUMI MARINE (Japan)
- ISM manager: NCCI MARINE INC (Philippines)
- Last AIS position: 32°33.3′N · 123°51.7′E · Speed 12.3 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 05:34 UTC
- Destination: Rizhao (CN RZH) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 07:32 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SOUTHERN YAFFLE?
SOUTHERN YAFFLE is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2021 and is currently in its fifth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SOUTHERN YAFFLE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,273 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,999.
Which classification society manages SOUTHERN YAFFLE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SOUTHERN YAFFLE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Makassar Strait and throughout South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the East Asia region.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 11 May 2026. All-time records show 8 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
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