AFRICA MERCY – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
AFRICA MERCY is a Hospital Ship sailing under the flag of Malta (MT). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 7803188. The recorded year of build is 1980.
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About AFRICA MERCY
AFRICA MERCY is recorded as a Hospital Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Malta (MT). Its recorded year of build is 1980. The vessel carries IMO number 7803188, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for AFRICA MERCY include a length of 152 m, a beam of 23.14 m, gross tonnage of 16572, deadweight of 4150 t. The specific vessel type is Hospital Ship, while the broader classification is Passenger. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for AFRICA MERCY include MMSI 248428000 and call sign 9HEC6. 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 AFRICA MERCY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-03 | Spain | Santa Cruz De Tenerife | Follow-up | 7 | No |
| 2021-11-04 | Spain | Santa Cruz De Tenerife | Follow-up | 3 | No |
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is AFRICA MERCY now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for AFRICA MERCY. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of AFRICA MERCY?
The IMO number recorded for AFRICA MERCY is 7803188. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of AFRICA MERCY?
The currently recorded MMSI for AFRICA MERCY is 248428000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is AFRICA MERCY?
AFRICA MERCY is recorded as a Hospital Ship.
When was AFRICA MERCY built?
The recorded year built for AFRICA MERCY is 1980.
How long is AFRICA MERCY?
The recorded length of AFRICA MERCY is 152 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.