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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