FRANCIS AGWI (IMO 4734221)
FRANCIS AGWI is a Patrol Vessel built in 2021 and flying the Papua New Guinea flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 79 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 331. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized patrol operations. The vessel is classed by Other, which is not an IACS member. It has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific and the Australia and New Zealand regions. The vessel has operated under one former name and one former flag. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Patrol Vessel
- Flag: Papua New Guinea
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 553111887
- Call sign: P2DS
- Gross tonnage: 331
- Deadweight: 79 t
- Registered owner · Ship manager: PAPUA NEW GUINEA GOVT DEFENCE (Papua New Guinea)
- Last AIS position: 2°2.5′S · 147°22.4′E · Speed 0.7 kn · received 18 September 2026 at 12:11 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of FRANCIS AGWI?
FRANCIS AGWI is a Patrol Vessel. It was built in 2021 and is currently in its fifth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for FRANCIS AGWI?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 331. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 79 metric tonnes.
Where has FRANCIS AGWI been observed recently?
The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific and the Australia and New Zealand regions. These areas represent its primary recent geographic operational zones.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel had?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
Has the vessel changed names or flags?
The vessel has been registered under 1 former name. It has also operated under 1 former flag during its service history.
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