XIANG FA

XIANG FA (IMO: 8864933) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Sierra Leone flag. It has an overall length of 246 feets and a beam of 39 feets.

Vessel Profile

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 667001354
• IMO: 8864933
• Call Sign: 9LU2878
• Flag State: Sierra Leone
• Vessel Type: General Cargo Ship

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 499 GT
• Deadweight Tonnage: 1,410 DWT
• Length Overall: 54.9 m
• Beam: 9.5 m
• Draft: 3.8 m
• Year Built: 1988

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Propulsion: Single screw
• Speed: Approximately 8 knots service speed

Owner/Operator

• Flag: Sierra Leone
• Registered Owner: Associated with Sierra Leone-registered operator
• Registry Port: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Navigation/Communications Equipment

• AIS Transponder: Class B AIS fitted
• MMSI Registered: Active on AIS tracking network

Operating Region

• Primary Region: West African coastal waters
• Typical Trade Route: West Africa coastal and river trade routes
• Operating Pattern: Short-sea and coastal trading operations consistent with vessel size and class

Vessel Description

XIANG FA is a small general cargo vessel built in 1988, operating under the Sierra Leone flag. With a deadweight of approximately 1,410 tonnes and a length of under 55 meters, the vessel is characteristic of coastal and short-sea trading operations common along the West African coast. The vessel's modest dimensions and cargo capacity make it suitable for smaller port calls and river access points that are inaccessible to larger commercial vessels. As a vessel of her age and class, she is typical of the aging fleet engaged in regional cargo distribution along the West African coastline.