MH SANDEFJORD (IMO 9950442)
MH SANDEFJORD is a Bulk Carrier built in 2023 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its third year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,145 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 35,812, and a length overall of 199.99 metres. This size and capacity characterize it as a mid-sized bulk carrier suitable for various dry bulk commodities. MH SANDEFJORD is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Mediterranean Sea, and the West African Mediterranean region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2023
- MMSI: 636021584
- Call sign: 5LER4
- Gross tonnage: 35812
- Deadweight: 63145 t
- Length overall: 199.99 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: Monrovia
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 13 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 15/08/2026
- Registered owner: SHINTOKU PANAMA SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: UTHALDEN AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: NSC BULK & TANK GMBH & CIE KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 38°47.8′N · 011°52.8′W · Speed 12.7 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 20:30 UTC
- Destination: Lagos (NG LOS) · ETA 20 October 2026 at 19:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of MH SANDEFJORD?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.99 metres and a beam of 32.26 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 13.3 metres.
What is the capacity of MH SANDEFJORD?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,145 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 35,812.
Which classification society handles MH SANDEFJORD?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 August 2026. All-time records show 13 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
Where has MH SANDEFJORD been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the Mediterranean Sea. It has also been recorded in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa region.
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