ISLAND TRADER

ISLAND TRADER (IMO: 8727836) is a Tanker vessel sailing under the United Republic of Tanzania flag. It has an overall length of 322 feets and a beam of 43 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 677034500
• IMO: 8727836
• Call Sign: 5IM445
• Flag State: Tanzania
• Vessel Type: Cargo Ship
• AIS Type: Cargo

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 199 GT
• Deadweight: 320 DWT
• Length Overall: 36 meters
• Beam: 8 meters
• Year Built: 1987

Propulsion

• Engine Type: Diesel
• Drive Type: Single screw

Shipyard

• Year of Build: 1987

Owner / Operator

• Flag: Tanzania
• Registration: Tanzania Mainland

Operating Region

• Primary Area: East African Coast
• Trading Area: Coastal and island trading routes along the Tanzanian coast, including services to Zanzibar Archipelago and surrounding island communities
• AIS Coverage Zone: Indian Ocean, East Africa coastal waters

Vessel Description

ISLAND TRADER is a small coastal cargo vessel registered under the Tanzanian flag, operating along the East African coastline. Built in 1987, the vessel is characteristic of small inter-island traders commonly employed in the region to supply goods and materials to island communities along the Tanzanian coast and Zanzibar Archipelago. As a coastal trader, the vessel operates in relatively sheltered inshore and island waters, providing essential cargo transport services typical of vessels of this class and size.