PYTHON 252 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 2,462 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,596. This vessel is configured for offshore support operations. PYTHON 252 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 been registered under three former names and has operated under two previous flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 October 2025.
PYTHON 252 is an Offshore Supply Ship. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 2,462 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 1,596.
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
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.
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 29 October 2025. All-time records show 2 inspections since 2025 and no detentions.
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