VESSEL PROFILE · IMO 9730555

SONANGOL QUENGUELA – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information

SONANGOL QUENGUELA is a Drill Ship sailing under the flag of Bahamas (BS). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9730555. The recorded year of build is 2019.

Vessel details

Vessel nameSONANGOL QUENGUELA
IMO9730555
MMSI311000242
Call signC6BE7
Flag🇧🇸Bahamas (BS)
Vessel typeDrill Ship
CategoryOther
Length238.4 m
Beam42 m
Gross tonnage67101
Deadweight61411 t
Year built2019

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About SONANGOL QUENGUELA

SONANGOL QUENGUELA is recorded as a Drill Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Bahamas (BS). Its recorded year of build is 2019. The vessel carries IMO number 9730555, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.

Recorded particulars for SONANGOL QUENGUELA include a length of 238.4 m, a beam of 42 m, gross tonnage of 67101, deadweight of 61411 t. The specific vessel type is Drill Ship, while the broader classification is Other. These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.

Operational identifiers currently recorded for SONANGOL QUENGUELA include MMSI 311000242 and call sign C6BE7. 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 SONANGOL QUENGUELA 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

Beneficial Owner SONANGOL Sociedad Nacional de Combustiveis de Angola (SONANGOL) Angola Company classification: Govt. Oil Company Company website Data updated: 2022-09-15
Operator Seadrill Management AME United Arab Emirates Data updated: 2026-08-21
Technical Manager Seadrill Management Seadrill Management Ltd. United Kingdom Company classification: Independent Shipping Company website Data updated: 2021-06-22
Commercial Manager Seadrill Management United Kingdom Data updated: 2026-08-21

Engine & propulsion

Engine designation6 x 14H32/40V
Engine builderHD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Engine designerHyundai Himsen
Propulsion typeDiesel-electric propulsion (DE)
Maximum continuous output42000 kW
MCO RPM720

Classification & surveys

Classification societyAmerican Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Special survey date2029-05-15
Design draft12 m

Technical Specifications

Net Tonnage20130 NT
Design Draft12 m
Depth19 m
Length Overall (LOA)238.4 m
Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP)230 m
Design Deadweight61411 t
Lifecycle StatusNEW_UNPUBLISHED

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is SONANGOL QUENGUELA now?

The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for SONANGOL QUENGUELA. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.

What is the IMO number of SONANGOL QUENGUELA?

The IMO number recorded for SONANGOL QUENGUELA is 9730555. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.

What is the MMSI of SONANGOL QUENGUELA?

The currently recorded MMSI for SONANGOL QUENGUELA is 311000242. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.

What type of ship is SONANGOL QUENGUELA?

SONANGOL QUENGUELA is recorded as a Drill Ship.

When was SONANGOL QUENGUELA built?

The recorded year built for SONANGOL QUENGUELA is 2019.

How long is SONANGOL QUENGUELA?

The recorded length of SONANGOL QUENGUELA is 238.4 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.