AFRICAN LEADER (IMO 7905455)
AFRICAN LEADER is a Tug built in 1980 and flying the Nigeria flag, placing it in its 46th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 92 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 174. Given its specifications, it is a small-scale utility vessel designed for specialized harbor or coastal operations. There is no recorded IACS membership for this vessel. It has been observed operating in the West Africa region. The vessel has a history involving two former names and two former flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: Tug
- Flag: Nigeria
- Year built: 1980
- MMSI: 657123880
- Call sign: 5OVP
- Gross tonnage: 174
- Deadweight: 92 t
- Registered owner · Ship manager: BLUE LINES OCEANWAY INC (Liberia)
- Last AIS position: 6°25.8′N · 003°19.0′E · received 10 July 2026 at 16:35 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of AFRICAN LEADER?
AFRICAN LEADER is classified as a Tug. It was built in 1980 and is currently in its 46th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for AFRICAN LEADER?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 174. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 92 metric tonnes.
Where has AFRICAN LEADER been operating?
The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. This is the primary geographic area listed in its recent operational data.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
What is the flag history of AFRICAN LEADER?
The vessel currently flies the Nigeria flag. Its history indicates it has operated under 2 different flag states previously.
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