AFONSO DE ALBUQUERQU

AFONSO DE ALBUQUERQU (IMO: 9823479) sailing under the Luxembourg flag. It has an overall length of 289 feets and a beam of 72 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 253608000
• IMO: 9823479
• Call Sign: LXBS
• Flag State: Luxembourg
• Vessel Type: Patrol Vessel
• Status: Active

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 1,678 GT
• Deadweight: 450 DWT
• Length Overall: 84.7 m
• Beam: 12.5 m
• Draft: 3.6 m
• Year Built: 2019

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Speed: 21 knots (maximum)
• Endurance: Approximately 21 days at sea

Shipyard

• Builder: West Sea Viana Shipyard
• Country: Portugal
• Delivery Year: 2019

Owner/Operator

• Owner: Luxembourg Government
• Operator: Luxembourg Army / Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Armed Forces
• Home Port: Luxembourg (registered)

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A Transponder
• Navigation Systems: GMDSS equipped
• Radar: Marine radar systems installed

Operating Region

• Primary operations conducted in European waters and the Mediterranean Sea, supporting NATO and EU maritime missions, including border control and humanitarian operations in coordination with allied naval forces.

Vessel Description

The vessel is a modern offshore patrol vessel (OPV) built for the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg as part of its contribution to European maritime security. Despite Luxembourg being a landlocked country, the vessel was acquired to fulfill obligations under EU and NATO frameworks, particularly in support of Operation SOPHIA and related Mediterranean maritime security missions. The vessel is equipped for search and rescue, patrol, and surveillance operations, and represents Luxembourg's commitment to collective European defense and security at sea. Construction was carried out by West Sea Viana Shipyard in Portugal, with delivery completed in 2019.