NIGER DELTA KING

NIGER DELTA KING (IMO: 9413212) is a baycraft vessel sailing under the Nigeria flag. It has an overall length of 243 feets and a beam of 62 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 657912000
• IMO: 9413212
• Call Sign: 5NWF
• Flag: Nigeria
• Vessel Type: Offshore Supply Vessel

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 1,453 GT
• Deadweight: 1,800 DWT
• Length Overall: 65.0 m
• Beam: 16.0 m
• Draft: 5.2 m

Propulsion

• Propulsion Type: Diesel Mechanical
• Drive Type: Twin Screw
• Bollard Pull: approximately 80 tonnes

Shipyard

• Builder: Uzmar Shipyard
• Country of Build: Turkey
• Year Built: 2008

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) affiliated operations
• Commercial Operator: Associated with Nigerian offshore energy sector operators
• Flag State: Nigeria

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Niger Delta, Nigeria
• Operational Area: Nigerian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), Gulf of Guinea
• Primary Function: Offshore support and supply operations serving oil and gas platforms in the Niger Delta region

Vessel Description

The vessel is an offshore supply and support vessel operating primarily within Nigerian territorial and exclusive economic zone waters. Designed for the demanding operational requirements of the Niger Delta offshore energy sector, the vessel supports oil and gas exploration and production activities. As a Nigerian-flagged vessel, it falls under the jurisdiction and regulatory oversight of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and operates in compliance with SOLAS and relevant IMO conventions. The Gulf of Guinea operational environment presents unique challenges including weather variability, security considerations, and logistical complexity, all of which this class of vessel is configured to manage.