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FSO AFRICA — Tanker · IMO 9224764

MHRestricted manoeuverability
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FSO AFRICA is currently positioned in the Persian Gulf, at 26.6767° N, 51.8973° E. It is sailing from FSO AFRICA to FSO AFRICA with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 09:10 UTC. AIS position received 8 Nov 2026, 07:00 UTC.

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Restricted manoeuverability
Current Navigational Status
0.0 kn
Speed
58.0°
/ 167°
Course / Heading
18.5 m
Static Draught
18.5 m
Current Draught

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ATD
03:49 UTCNov 6, 2026
FSO AFRICA
ETA
09:10 UTCNov 6, 2026
FSO AFRICA

FSO AFRICA

Identity

Tanker
Type
Marshall Islands flagMH
Flag
9224764
IMO Number
538002388
MMSI
V7IJ5
Call Sign

Specifications

380 m × 68 m
Length × Breadth
2002-01-01
Year Built
441,655 t
Deadweight
236,638 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA
Builder
LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About FSO AFRICA

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

FSO AFRICA — Tanker

Built in 2002, with a gross tonnage of 236,638 GT, and a dead weight of 441,655 tonnes, FSO AFRICA is a tanker registered under the Marshall Islands flag. The vessel is owned by OSG SHIPMANAGEMENT UK - NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, United Kingdom (UK), built by DAEWOO SHIPBUILDING & MARINE ENGINEERING CO. LTD. - GEOJE, SOUTH KOREA.

FSO AFRICA route and voyage history

FSO AFRICA is currently on a voyage from FSO AFRICA to FSO AFRICA with an estimated arrival on 2026-11-06T09:10:00Z. The live route and current course of FSO AFRICA are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

FSO AFRICA is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as FSO AFRICA can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is FSO AFRICA right now?

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FSO AFRICA is currently in the Persian Gulf. It is sailing from FSO AFRICA to FSO AFRICA with an ETA of 6 Nov 2026, 09:10 UTC. Its exact coordinates, speed and ETA are shown at the top of this page and refresh from the latest AIS broadcast.

What are the identifiers for FSO AFRICA?

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FSO AFRICA broadcasts MMSI 538002388 and is registered as IMO 9224764, with call sign V7IJ5. The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.

What type of ship is FSO AFRICA?

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FSO AFRICA is classified as a tanker vessel registered under the MH flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full tanker fleet at /vessel-type/tanker and full MH flag list at /flag/mh.

How can I see the live position of FSO AFRICA?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from FSO AFRICA above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.

How often is FSO AFRICA's position updated?

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AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.

What class is FSO AFRICA?

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FSO AFRICA is classed by LLOYD'S SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a tanker, FSO AFRICA sits in the same design class as the other tankers listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full tanker directory at /vessel-type/tanker. FSO AFRICA has a gross tonnage of 236,638 GT.

FSO AFRICA — Key Facts

MMSI
538002388
IMO number
9224764
Call sign
V7IJ5
Vessel type
Tanker
Flag state
MH
Navigation status
Restricted manoeuverability
Current speed
0.0 knots
Course over ground
58.0°
Heading
167°
Last known position
26.6767°, 51.8973°
Destination
FSO AFRICA
ETA
2026-11-06T09:10:00Z
Departure port
FSO AFRICA
Actual time of departure
2026-11-06T03:49:00Z
Current draught
18.5 m
Maximum static draught
18.5 m
Year built
2002-01-01
Gross tonnage
236638
Dead weight
441655 t
AIS last updated
2026-11-08T07:00:00Z