SONANGOL NJINGA MBANDE (IMO 9938494)
SONANGOL NJINGA MBANDE is a Suezmax crude oil tanker built in 2023 and flying the flag of the Bahamas; it is in its 3rd year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 157,663 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 80,540, and a length overall of 274.1 metres. Suezmax is the largest tanker size that can transit the Suez Canal fully laden. SONANGOL NJINGA MBANDE has been classed since 12 September 2023 by DNV, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed most often in West Africa, Western Europe, and the east coast of South America (latest area report: July 2026). It has previously sailed under one other name and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 July 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2023
- MMSI: 311001347
- Call sign: C6GT6
- Gross tonnage: 80540
- Deadweight: 157663 t
- Length overall: 274.08 m
- Beam: 48 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 3 since 2024
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 07/07/2025
- Registered owner: SONANGOL SHIPPING RAINHA GINGA (Bahamas)
- Ship manager: SONANGOL (Angola)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: WALLEM SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (China)
Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is SONANGOL NJINGA MBANDE?
SONANGOL NJINGA MBANDE is a Suezmax crude oil tanker built in 2023. It is in its 3rd year of service. Suezmax is the largest tanker size that can transit the Suez Canal fully laden.
What is the deadweight of SONANGOL NJINGA MBANDE?
SONANGOL NJINGA MBANDE has a deadweight of 157,663 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 80,540. It measures 274.1 metres overall.
What flag does SONANGOL NJINGA MBANDE fly?
SONANGOL NJINGA MBANDE flies the flag of the Bahamas. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes SONANGOL NJINGA MBANDE?
SONANGOL NJINGA MBANDE has been classed since 12 September 2023 by DNV, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its class notation is Tanker for oil BIS BMON BWM(T) Clean CMON COAT-PSPC(B, C) CSR Cyber secure E0 ECA(SOx-A) ESP LCS NAUT(OC) Recyclable Shaft align(1) SPM TMON(oil lubricated) VCS(2, B) ER(SCR, TIER III) [SmartShip(OE,PE,RSE,CME)].
How many port state control inspections has SONANGOL NJINGA MBANDE had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 7 July 2025. All-time records show 3 inspections since 2024 and no detentions.
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