AFRICAN RUBY (IMO 9357614)
AFRICAN RUBY is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2009 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 11,027 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 8,251, and a length overall of 129.6 metres. This size and specification are typical for regional chemical and oil product transport. AFRICAN RUBY is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 January 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 355251000
- Call sign: 3FQS9
- Gross tonnage: 8251
- Deadweight: 11027 t
- Length overall: 129.6 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 15 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/01/2026
- Registered owner: NORMA SEA ENTERPRISES SA (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SMART TANKERS INC (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 3°53.5′N · 003°45.9′E · Speed 8.3 kn · received 7 September 2026 at 09:22 UTC
- Destination: Luanda (AO LAD) · ETA 12 September 2026 at 14:43 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN RUBY?
AFRICAN RUBY is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of AFRICAN RUBY?
The vessel has a length overall of 129.6 metres and a beam of 20 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 7.6 metres.
Which classification society manages AFRICAN RUBY?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is Tanker for chemicals and oil E0 ESP TMON VCS(1).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 January 2026. All-time records show 15 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
What is the deadweight tonnage of AFRICAN RUBY?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 11,027 metric tonnes. This is accompanied by a gross tonnage of 8,251.
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