AFRICAN MARVEL (IMO 9856658)
AFRICAN MARVEL is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2020 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 24,360 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 20,438. This capacity is characteristic of medium-sized tankers used for specialized liquid cargo transport. AFRICAN MARVEL is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed operating in the West Africa region. It has previously operated under one former name 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 10 July 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 353116000
- Call sign: 3FRL5
- Gross tonnage: 20438
- Deadweight: 24360 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 11 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 10/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MARVEL LINES ENTERPRISES SA (Liberia)
- ISM manager: SMART TANKERS INC (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 6°0.5′N · 001°18.3′E · Speed 10.9 kn · received 31 August 2026 at 02:25 UTC
- Destination: Lome (TG LFW)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of AFRICAN MARVEL?
AFRICAN MARVEL is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It was built in 2020 and is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for AFRICAN MARVEL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 24,360 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 20,438.
Which classification society manages AFRICAN MARVEL?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has AFRICAN MARVEL been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the West Africa region. This area is part of its recent operational geographic profile.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
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 10 July 2026. All-time records show 11 inspections since 2020 and no detentions.
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