NILE (IMO 9270490)
NILE is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2004 and flying the Guinea-Bissau flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 72,365 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 40,763. This size and type suggest it is configured for medium-range crude oil transport. NILE is classed by Lloyd's Register. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under five different flag states and has been registered under three 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 20 January 2024.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Guinea-Bissau
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 630001176
- Call sign: J5AU3
- Gross tonnage: 40763
- Deadweight: 72365 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 55 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 01/02/2023, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 20/01/2024
- Registered owner · Ship manager: CANNA INTERNATIONAL INC (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 40°49.1′N · 029°0.8′E · received 14 November 2025 at 23:00 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NILE?
NILE is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2004. It is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for NILE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 72,365 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 40,763.
Which flag does NILE currently fly?
The vessel flies the Guinea-Bissau flag. It has operated under five different flag states throughout its history.
What is the PSC inspection history for NILE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 January 2024. All-time records show 55 inspections since 2004 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 1 February 2023.
Where has NILE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. This area is part of its recent operational profile.
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