WESTBRIDGE EXPLORER (IMO 1049637)
WESTBRIDGE EXPLORER is a Deck Cargo Ship built in 2010 and flying the Nigeria flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,535 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,525. This vessel is configured for specialized deck cargo operations. No classification society or IACS membership data is currently available for this vessel. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 16 July 2025. It has previously operated under 4 different flag states and has been registered under 2 former names.
- Type: Deck Cargo Ship
- Flag: Nigeria
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 657291100
- Call sign: 5N2321
- Gross tonnage: 2525
- Deadweight: 3535 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 1 since 2025
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 16/07/2025, Durban (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/07/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager: WESTBRIDGE INDUSTRIES LTD (Nigeria)
- Last AIS position: 18°3.6′S · 036°58.3′E · Speed 1.6 kn · received 20 February 2026 at 18:01 UTC
- Destination: Quelimane (MZ UEL) · ETA 29 October 2026 at 04:48 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of WESTBRIDGE EXPLORER?
WESTBRIDGE EXPLORER is classified as a Deck Cargo Ship. It was built in 2010 and is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for WESTBRIDGE EXPLORER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,535 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,525.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention, with 24 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 July 2025. All-time records show 1 inspection since 2025 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 16 July 2025.
Has WESTBRIDGE EXPLORER been detained?
Yes, the vessel has recorded 1 detention. This occurred during its 1 port-state-control inspection within the 36-month window.
How many former names and flags has the vessel had?
The vessel has been registered under 2 former names throughout its history. It has also operated under 4 different flag states.
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