IMO 9336983
The vessel SAPPHIRA was selected as Vessel Spotlight due to its ranking of #17 among 3,155 monitored vessels, with key metrics over the past 90 days including 1 STS proximity event, 2 AIS gaps, 128 loitering events, and 305 zone dwell events. The top operating zones included the Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach, Brittany Coast Surveillance Zone, English Channel Surveillance Zone, and Danish Straits/Skagerrak. The vessel was detected in the vicinity of terminal zones, but no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period. These metrics are based on AIS-derived behavioral indicators.
Vessel information
Movement & AIS Track
The vessel SAPPHIRA was detected in the Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach zone most frequently, with 226 events recorded, including 119 zone dwell and 107 loiter events. Additional detections occurred in the Brittany Coast Surveillance Zone (116 events) and the English Channel Surveillance Zone (70 events), where one STS proximity event was noted. The vessel was detected in the vicinity of multiple zones, but no direct terminal visits were recorded during this period.
| Zone | Events | Types | First Seen | Last Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Exit/Tallinn Approach | 226 | zone_dwell: 119, loiter: 107 | Mar 3, 2026 | Jul 19, 2026 |
| Brittany Coast Surveillance Zone | 116 | zone_dwell: 66, loiter: 50 | Feb 22, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| English Channel Surveillance Zone | 70 | zone_dwell: 46, loiter: 23, sts: 1 | Feb 22, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Danish Straits/Skagerrak | 28 | zone_dwell: 27, loiter: 1 | Feb 27, 2026 | Jul 12, 2026 |
| discovered_018 | 14 | zone_dwell: 14 | May 9, 2026 | May 10, 2026 |
| Malta/Hurd's Bank STS Zone | 14 | zone_dwell: 8, loiter: 6 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| discovered_019 | 14 | zone_dwell: 8, loiter: 6 | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Southern Öresund Surveillance Zone | 13 | zone_dwell: 12, ais_gap: 1 | Mar 1, 2026 | Jul 4, 2026 |
| Cape Peninsula Surveillance Zone | 12 | zone_dwell: 12 | Feb 28, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Brittany Channel Monitoring Zone | 10 | zone_dwell: 10 | Feb 27, 2026 | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Central Russian Monitoring Zone | 9 | zone_dwell: 9 | Mar 3, 2026 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Western Mediterranean Surveillance Zone | 9 | zone_dwell: 9 | Jul 5, 2026 | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Central Atlantic Surveillance Zone | 8 | zone_dwell: 8 | May 11, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Crimean Peninsula Surveillance Zone | 8 | zone_dwell: 8 | Mar 10, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Baltic Sea Surveillance Zone | 8 | zone_dwell: 7, ais_gap: 1 | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
Recent Port Calls
| From | To | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| YALOVA | PRIMORSK | 27/06/2026 04:19 | IN PROGRESS |
| ISTANBUL | DILISKELESI | 21/05/2026 04:41 | 21/05/2026 07:22 |
| CANAKKALE | ISTANBUL | 13/05/2026 11:25 | 14/05/2026 03:25 |
| SUEZ PORT | CANAKKALE | 09/05/2026 01:16 | 12/05/2026 18:40 |
STS Proximity Partners
The vessel SAPPHIRA had one recorded STS proximity detection, with one distinct partner vessel detected in proximity. The partner vessel was NORTHERN OSPREY, which was detected once and is not sanctioned.
Ownership & Management
BENELISE MARITIME LTD is a Greek maritime company registered in Piraeus that manages the vessel SAPPHIRA. The company operates through a corporate services provider (IMS SA) and appears to be a single-vessel management entity with no publicly disclosed fleet size beyond the managed vessel.
⚠ Red Flags
- Address is a corporate services arrangement (C/O) shared by multiple maritime entities
- No beneficial ownership information publicly available
- Single-vessel operation with limited corporate transparency
IMS SA is a Greek ship management and ship brokerage company based in Piraeus, specializing in the operation and management of product and chemical tankers. The company manages the vessel SAPPHIRA and is registered as a Foreign Company Representative Office under Greek Law 89/67.
Name, Flag & Ownership History
- Feb 1, 2026POROS
- Oct 1, 2018Sapphira
- Aug 1, 2015Gener8 St. Nikolas
- Feb 1, 2008Genmar St. Nikolas
- Feb 1, 2026🇱🇷 Liberia
- Oct 1, 2024🏳️ Portugal (MAR)
- Apr 1, 2023🇱🇷 Liberia
- Oct 1, 2018🇧🇪 Belgium
- Feb 1, 2008🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
| Date | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | IMS SA | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Feb 17, 2026 | IMS SA | ISM Manager |
| Feb 17, 2026 | BENELISE MARITIME LTD | Registered owner |
| Oct 11, 2024 | BOCIMAR INTERNATIONAL NV | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Oct 11, 2024 | BOCIMAR INTERNATIONAL NV | Registered owner |
| Oct 8, 2018 | CMB.TECH NV | Registered owner |
| Oct 8, 2018 | CMB.TECH NV | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
| Oct 8, 2018 | ANGLO-EASTERN SHIP MGMT HELLAS | ISM Manager |
| Nov 14, 2014 | SELANDIA SHIP MANAGEMENT INDIA | ISM Manager |
| — | GENER8 MARITIME MANAGEMENT | Ship manager/Commercial manager |
Classification & Safety
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Data Scope & Currency
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