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Esso Rio Grande - (1986-1995)
Build in 1982 as "Petromar Rio Grande", as seen here, she became "Esso Rio Grande" in 1986, for Esso Argentina.
Renamed in 1995 as "Rio Grande". Sold and renamed in 2003 as "Princess Sofia".
Sold again in 2003 and renamed as "African Prince".
Probably still in service in Lagos, Nigeria.
Name: Rio Grande
IMO No: 8025563
Ex: Esso Rio Grande-1995; Petromar Rio Grande-1986
Built: 1982
Type: Tanker
Status: In Service as Princess Sofia-2003; African Prince-2003; Princess Sofia
SubType: -
Flag: Panama
DWT: 15,749
Draft: 7.50
Builder: Astilleros (Astarsa) Argentinos RI (147)
GT: 11,503
LOA: 154.69
Owner: Ship & Shore Service Ltd.
NT: 5,254
Beam: 24.03
Speed/Cons: 12.40/15.00
Class: AB
Depth: 10.01
Engine Type: 2 x General Motors, R16-645-E7B, 5580 kW
Cubic: 17,900
Previous Names :
Name
|
From Date
|
To Date
|
Princess Sofia
|
29 Apr 2003
|
29 Apr 2003
|
African Prince
|
29 Apr 2003
|
29 Apr 2003
|
Princess Sofia
|
28 Apr 2003
|
29 Apr 2003
|
RIO GRANDE
|
19 Jun 1995
|
28 Feb 2003
|
ESSO RIO GRANDE
|
01 Jan 1986
|
19 Jun 1995
|
PETROMAR RIO GRANDE
|
|
01 Jan 1986
|
Previous Flags :
Flag Name
|
Port Name
|
From Date
|
To Date
|
Commonwealth of the Bahamas
|
Nassau
|
19 May 2002
|
28 Feb 2003
|
Republic of Liberia
|
Monrovia
|
14 Jun 1999
|
19 May 2002
|