AFRICAN PEARL (IMO 9357638)
AFRICAN PEARL is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2011 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 11,052 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 8,251, and a length overall of 129.6 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of chemical and oil products. AFRICAN PEARL 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 three different names and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 17 inspections are on file since 2011, the most recent on 29 September 2023.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 355088000
- Call sign: HPCU
- Gross tonnage: 8251
- Deadweight: 11052 t
- Length overall: 129.6 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 17 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 15/08/2011, Shenzhen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/09/2023
- Registered owner: LORELLE MARINE CORP (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SMART TANKERS INC (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 8°43.3′S · 013°19.2′E · Speed 2.8 kn · received 6 October 2026 at 16:01 UTC
- Destination: Luanda (AO LAD)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN PEARL?
AFRICAN PEARL is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2011 and is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the dimensions of AFRICAN PEARL?
The vessel has a length overall of 129.6 metres and a beam of 20 metres. It has a maximum recorded draught of 7.614 metres.
Which classification society maintains AFRICAN PEARL?
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 deadweight capacity of the vessel?
AFRICAN PEARL has a deadweight tonnage of 11,052 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 8,251.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 17 inspections are on file since 2011, the most recent on 29 September 2023.
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