SPARROW (IMO 9960497)
SPARROW is a Container Ship built in 2023 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its third year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 62,890 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 49,877, and a length overall of 237.8 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within global trade routes.
SPARROW is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, West Africa, and the North America West Coast. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 20 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 June 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2023
- MMSI: 636023074
- Call sign: 5LLV2
- Gross tonnage: 49877
- Deadweight: 62890 t
- Length overall: 237.8 m
- Beam: 38.8 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 20 since 2023
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/06/2026
- Registered owner: MELPOMENE SHIPPING CORP (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NAVIOS CONTAINERS MANAGEMENT (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 7°18.1′N · 077°23.7′E · Speed 15.1 kn
- Destination: Port Klang (Pelabuhan Klang) (MY PKG) · ETA 2026-10-13T20:53:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SPARROW?
The vessel has a length overall of 237.8 metres and a beam of 38.8 metres. It is designed with a maximum draught of 14 metres.
What is the capacity of SPARROW?
The ship has a deadweight tonnage of 62,890 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 49,877.
Which classification society maintains SPARROW?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has SPARROW been recently observed?
The vessel has been spotted in the Singapore Strait and West Africa. It has also been observed near the North America West Coast.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 20 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 19 of them. The most recent inspection was on 2 June 2026. All-time records show 20 inspections since 2023 and no detentions.
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