FSO AFRICA

• Latitude: 26.643
• Longitude: 51.8917
• Arabian Gulf
• Offshore Terminal in Marshall Islands

Location: Marshall Islands Marshall Islands

FSO (Floating Storage and Offloading) AFRICA is a specialized vessel typically used for the storage and offloading of oil and other hydrocarbon products. Specific details about the vessel can vary based on its operations, age, and upgrades. Here’s a typical description and specifications outline:

General Description:

• Name: FSO AFRICA
• Type: Floating Storage and Offloading Unit (FSO)
• Flag: Marshall Islands
• IMO Number: (This would be unique and specific to the vessel, usually a 7-digit number)
• Port of Registry: Typically the primary port where the vessel is registered and docked.

Specifications:

• Built: Year of construction (e.g., early 2000s)

• Builder: The shipbuilding company or yard responsible for the construction.

• Length Overall (LOA): Approximately 380 meters

• Beam (Width): About 68 meters

• Depth: About 28 meters

• Gross Tonnage (GT): Usually around 236,638 GT (can vary).

• Net Tonnage (NT): Approximately 162,000 NT (can vary).

• Deadweight Tonnage (DWT): Roughly 441,585 DWT (can vary).

Capabilities:

• Storage Capacity: Can typically store several million barrels of crude oil.
• Cargo System: Equipped with a specialized pipeline and offloading system to load and unload oil. It often includes multiple tanks segregated by bulkheads.
• Helideck: Often equipped with a helideck for helicopter operations.

Machinery and Propulsion:

• Propulsion Type: Usually, FSOs are stationary, but some may have self-propulsion capabilities.
• Power Generation: Multiple generators to provide power for all vessel systems.
• Bow Thrusters: If self-propelled, aids in maneuvering especially during docking and undocking.

Accommodations:

• Crew Capacity: Typically houses a crew complement of 30-50 personnel, including operational and maintenance staff.
• Living Facilities: Equipped with living quarters, dining areas, recreation facilities, and medical facilities.

Operational Features:

• Offloading Equipment: Multiple offloading arms or hoses to transfer crude oil to shuttle tankers or pipelines.
• Mooring System: Advanced mooring system including anchors and chains to maintain position.
• Safety Systems: Comprehensive safety systems including fire suppression, gas detection, and emergency response equipment.

Registration and Compliance:

• Registry: Marshall Islands registry known for its well-established maritime regulations.
• Class Society: Classified under leading classification societies (like ABS, DNV, LR, etc.)
• Compliance: Adheres to international maritime regulations including SOLAS, MARPOL, and ISPS code.

Additional Features:

• Refitting and Maintenance: Regularly undergoes maintenance and refitting to ensure ongoing operational integrity and safety.
• Environmental Control: Equipped with waste management and pollution control systems.

This profile provides a general overview; specific details such as the vessel's precise IMO number, recent upgrades, or modifications, and current operational status would require access to up-to-date maritime records or the vessel's management.