BG SAPPHIRE – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
BG SAPPHIRE is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Cyprus (CY). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9803699. The recorded year of build is 2018.
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About BG SAPPHIRE
BG SAPPHIRE is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Cyprus (CY). Its recorded year of build is 2018. The vessel carries IMO number 9803699, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for BG SAPPHIRE include a length of 152.84 m, a beam of 24.5 m, gross tonnage of 12831, deadweight of 13250 t, container capacity of 1004 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for BG SAPPHIRE include MMSI 209247000 and call sign 5BYL4. MMSI and call sign can change during a vessel’s service life, whereas a valid IMO number normally remains the primary persistent identifier.
Live tracking and data notes
The live ship tracker on this page provides a map-based AIS view for BG SAPPHIRE through the configured external tracking provider. AIS information can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable because reception and provider coverage vary by area and vessel. The map is intended for general vessel discovery and position context and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical decisions.
Additional profile sections appear only when suitable source records are available, including ownership and management, engine or classification information, surveys, inspections, casualties, and sale or demolition events. Missing fields are not filled with invented values, so some modules may be absent when the underlying data snapshot does not contain sufficient evidence. The profile is compiled from controlled source records maintained for Ship-Tracker.org and may change as newer verified data becomes available.
Ownership & Management
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-16 | Ireland | Cork | Detailed | 3 | No |
| 2025-03-13 | Ireland | Ringaskiddy | Initial | – | No |
| 2024-04-10 | Ireland | Dublin-Marine Terminal | Initial | – | No |
| 2023-05-26 | Ireland | Dublin-Marine Terminal | Initial | 1 | No |
| 2022-05-31 | Ireland | Dublin-Marine Terminal | Detailed | 2 | No |
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is BG SAPPHIRE now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for BG SAPPHIRE. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of BG SAPPHIRE?
The IMO number recorded for BG SAPPHIRE is 9803699. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of BG SAPPHIRE?
The currently recorded MMSI for BG SAPPHIRE is 209247000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is BG SAPPHIRE?
BG SAPPHIRE is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was BG SAPPHIRE built?
The recorded year built for BG SAPPHIRE is 2018.
How long is BG SAPPHIRE?
The recorded length of BG SAPPHIRE is 152.84 m.
Data & accuracy
Vessel particulars are compiled from the Ship-Tracker.org Vessel Master and documented source records. Information may be incomplete, delayed or changed after the last recorded update. IMO is used as the persistent primary vessel identifier; MMSI and call sign may change during a vessel’s lifetime.