MV A60

MV A60 (IMO: 9533725) is a baycraft vessel sailing under the Nigeria flag. It has an overall length of 285 feets and a beam of 62 feets.

MV A60

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 657193500
• IMO: 9533725
• Call Sign: 5OKE
• Vessel Type: Offshore Supply Vessel
• Flag State: Comoros

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 1,453 GT
• Deadweight: 1,600 DWT
• Length Overall: 60 meters
• Beam: 14 meters
• Draft: 4.5 meters
• Year Built: 2010

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel-Electric
• Drive Type: Azimuth Thruster / Z-Drive
• Dynamic Positioning: DP2 Capable

Shipyard

• Builder: Damen Shipyards
• Country of Build: Netherlands

Owner/Operator

• Registered Owner: African Marine Solutions (AMSOL)
• Operator: African Marine Solutions (AMSOL)
• Country: South Africa

Navigation and Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A Transponder
• Navigation Systems: GMDSS Equipped
• Communication: VHF/UHF Radio Systems

Operating Region

• Primary Region: West Africa and Southern African Waters
• Operational Area: Offshore oil and gas support operations, primarily operating along the African continental shelf and coastal waters

Vessel Description

MV A60 is a 60-meter offshore supply and support vessel operated by African Marine Solutions (AMSOL), a South African maritime company specializing in offshore and specialized marine services. The vessel is designed to support offshore oil and gas operations, providing supply, standby, and support functions to offshore installations. As a DP2-capable vessel, she is equipped to maintain precise positioning without anchoring, making her suitable for operations in close proximity to offshore platforms and structures. Her design reflects the operational demands of the West and Southern African offshore energy sector.