AFRICAN SKY – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
AFRICAN SKY is a Chemical Tanker sailing under the flag of Nigeria (NG). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9246786. The recorded year of build is 2002.
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About AFRICAN SKY
AFRICAN SKY is recorded as a Chemical Tanker. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Nigeria (NG). Its recorded year of build is 2002. The vessel carries IMO number 9246786, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for AFRICAN SKY include a length of 180 m, a beam of 32 m, gross tonnage of 25651, deadweight of 37320 t. The specific vessel type is Chemical Tanker, while the broader classification is Tanker. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for AFRICAN SKY include MMSI 657311600 and call sign 5N2503. MMSI and call sign can change during a vessel’s service life, whereas a valid IMO number normally remains the primary persistent identifier.
Live tracking and data notes
The live ship tracker on this page provides a map-based AIS view for AFRICAN SKY through the configured external tracking provider. AIS information can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable because reception and provider coverage vary by area and vessel. The map is intended for general vessel discovery and position context and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical decisions.
Additional profile sections appear only when suitable source records are available, including ownership and management, engine or classification information, surveys, inspections, casualties, and sale or demolition events. Missing fields are not filled with invented values, so some modules may be absent when the underlying data snapshot does not contain sufficient evidence. The profile is compiled from controlled source records maintained for Ship-Tracker.org and may change as newer verified data becomes available.
Ownership & Management
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-31 | Singapore | Singapore | Follow-up | 5 | No |
| 2023-05-30 | Singapore | Singapore | Initial | 5 | Yes |
| 2022-05-23 | Indonesia | Cilacap | Initial | – | No |
| 2022-05-22 | Indonesia | Cilacap | Initial | – | No |
Sales & demolitions
The three most recent recorded sale, purchase or demolition events are shown below.
Seller → buyer: Zacchello Group → SHIP & SHORE SERVICES
Reported price: USD 7.000 million
Note: Buyer revealed
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is AFRICAN SKY now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for AFRICAN SKY. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of AFRICAN SKY?
The IMO number recorded for AFRICAN SKY is 9246786. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of AFRICAN SKY?
The currently recorded MMSI for AFRICAN SKY is 657311600. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is AFRICAN SKY?
AFRICAN SKY is recorded as a Chemical Tanker.
When was AFRICAN SKY built?
The recorded year built for AFRICAN SKY is 2002.
How long is AFRICAN SKY?
The recorded length of AFRICAN SKY is 180 m.
Data & accuracy
Vessel particulars are compiled from the Ship-Tracker.org Vessel Master and documented source records. Information may be incomplete, delayed or changed after the last recorded update. IMO is used as the persistent primary vessel identifier; MMSI and call sign may change during a vessel’s lifetime.