AFRICAN CONCEPT (IMO 9408994)
AFRICAN CONCEPT is an Offshore Supply Ship built in 2009 and flying the Nigeria flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,214 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 4,869, and a length overall of 93.6 metres. This vessel is configured for offshore support operations. The vessel's classification notation includes Supply vessel Clean, COMF(V-3), DK(+), DYNPOS(AUTR), E0, HELDK(S), HL(2.8), Ice(C), NAUT(OSV(A)), OILREC, and SF. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 6 inspections are on file since 2014, the most recent on 2 May 2019. It has previously operated under 3 different flag states and has been known by 2 former names.
- Type: Offshore Supply Ship
- Flag: Nigeria
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 657173500
- Call sign: 5NVH3
- Gross tonnage: 4869
- Deadweight: 4214 t
- Length overall: 93.6 m
- Beam: 19.7 m
- Home port: LAGOS
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 02/05/2019
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MARINE PLATFORMS LTD (Nigeria)
- DOC holder: V Ships Middle East Offshore Services - L.L.C - S.P.C (United Arab Emirates)
- DOC holder: V.Ships Offshore Limited (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 3°2.1′N · 006°42.6′E · Speed 0.7 kn · received 12 October 2026 at 04:11 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of AFRICAN CONCEPT?
The vessel has a length overall of 93.6 metres and a beam of 19.7 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 6.3 metres.
What is the capacity of the AFRICAN CONCEPT?
The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,214 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,869.
Who built the AFRICAN CONCEPT?
The vessel was built by Kleven Verft AS. It was completed in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 6 inspections are on file since 2014, the most recent on 2 May 2019.
What is the flag state of the vessel?
The vessel currently flies the Nigeria flag. Its history shows it has operated under 3 different flag states previously.
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