AFRICA STAR 1 (IMO 8669931)
AFRICA STAR 1 is an Oil Products Tanker built in 2007 and flying the Belize flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,600 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 988. Given its capacity and type, it is configured for specialized oil product transport. The vessel has been observed operating in the West Africa region. It 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: Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Belize
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 312552000
- Call sign: V3NV4
- Gross tonnage: 988
- Deadweight: 1600 t
- Registered owner: VELA SHIPPING SPV LTD (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager: TESOUR MARINE MANAGEMENT DMCC (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 5°13.9′N · 004°4.2′W · Speed 0.8 kn · received 22 September 2026 at 20:27 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of AFRICA STAR 1?
AFRICA STAR 1 is an Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2007 and is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for AFRICA STAR 1?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,600 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 988.
Where has AFRICA STAR 1 been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. This is the primary geographic area noted in recent 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 AFRICA STAR 1?
The vessel currently flies the Belize flag. It has operated under 2 different flag states previously in its history.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.