AFRICAN SKY (IMO 9246786)
AFRICAN SKY is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2002 and flying the Nigeria flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,320 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 25,651. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquid chemical and oil products. AFRICAN SKY is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has operated under five former flags and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 December 2024.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Nigeria
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 657311600
- Call sign: 5N2503
- Gross tonnage: 25651
- Deadweight: 37320 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 38 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 30/05/2023, Singapore (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/12/2024
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: SHIP & SHORE SERVICES LTD (Nigeria)
- Last AIS position: 4°15.1′N · 007°1.1′E · Speed 1.5 kn · received 3 October 2026 at 14:43 UTC
- Destination: Onne (NG ONN) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 14:20 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of AFRICAN SKY?
AFRICAN SKY is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2002 and is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for AFRICAN SKY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 37,320 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 25,651.
Which classification society maintains AFRICAN SKY?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has AFRICAN SKY been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 2 December 2024. All-time records show 38 inspections since 2002 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 30 May 2023.
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