WEST VELA (IMO 9609407, MMSI 373290000) is a Drilling Ship flagged in Panama. WEST VELA was built in 2013 with a deadweight capacity of 60,546 MT and a length overall of 228 metres. The vessel was last recorded travelling at 0 knots, on a heading of 269 degrees, with a next recorded destination of UNKNOWN port (UNKNOWN). Based on MagicPort's screening against 300+ international sanctions watchlists, WEST VELA is currently not sanctioned. Profile data is sourced from AIS feeds and updated continuously.
| Class | A |
|---|---|
| Deadweight | 60546 |
| Gross Tonnage | 60555 |
| Net Tonnage | ••••••••• |
| Length overall (LOA) | 228 |
| Class Society | ••••••••• |
| Beam | ••••••••• |
| Depth moulded | ••••••••• |
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Voyage History
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| Code | Nature | Issued RO | Surveyed RO | Date of issue | Date of expire |
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FAQ about WEST VELA vessel
What's the identification number for vessel WEST VELA?
WEST VELA's IMO number is 9609407, and its MMSI is 373290000.
Which is the flag and call sign of vessel WEST VELA (IMO 9609407)?
Vessel WEST VELA (IMO 9609407) sails under the flag of PANAMA with the call sign 3FNX5.
What is the type and subtype of vessel WEST VELA (IMO 9609407)?
WEST VELA (MMSI: 373290000) is classified as a drilling ship ship.
What are the dimensions (LOA, beam) and carrying capacity (DWT) vessel WEST VELA (IMO 9609407)?
The ship measures 228 meters in length overall (LOA) and 42 meters in width, providing a carrying capacity of 60,546 MTs deadweight (DWT).
Who is the owner and manager of WEST VELA (IMO 9609407)?
ISM Manager of WEST VELA (IMO 9609407) is SEADRILL AMERICAS INC.
Commercial Manager of WEST VELA (IMO 9609407) is SEADRILL AMERICAS INC.
Registered Owner of WEST VELA (IMO 9609407) is SEADRILL SWITZERLAND GMBH.
What is the vessel WEST VELA (IMO 9609407)'s destination?
The ship is en route to UNKNOWN port (UNKNOWN).
Which ports vessel WEST VELA (IMO 9609407) visited in the last 12 months (1 year)?
WEST VELA (IMO 9609407) has a recorded port call history available to MagicPort Maritime Intelligence subscribers. In the last 12 months, the vessel has visited PLAQUEMINE Port (USPLQ), USA. Full port call history — including arrival and departure timestamps, voyage sequences, and port visit frequency — is accessible via MagicPort at Maritime Intelligence.
Is WEST VELA (IMO 9609407) sanctioned?
WEST VELA (IMO 9609407) is not sanctioned. Based on MagicPort's screening against 300+ government and international sanctions watchlists — including OFAC (US Office of Foreign Assets Control), EU sanctions lists, and UN Security Council designations — this status reflects the latest data available. Always verify against current watchlists before entering into any transaction involving this vessel. Need more details? Request a Free Sanctions Screening Report.
What is the risk profile of WEST VELA (IMO 9609407)?
Vessel WEST VELA is currently not flagged as risky. MagicPort's risk profiling evaluates vessels across multiple dimensions — sanctions exposure, flag state risk, ownership-chain transparency, and AIS behaviour anomalies. For a detailed risk analysis, visit MagicPort's Maritime Intelligence platform.
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| Navigation Status | Has restricted maneuverability |
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| Reported ETA | ••••••••• |
| Reported Destination | |
| Last Position Update | ••••••••• |
| Speed | 0 knots |
| Draught | ••••••••• |
| Summer Draught | ••••••••• |
| Heading | 269º |
| Course | 357.2º |
| Next Destination | MXATM |
| Navigation Status | 3 |
| Current Position | ••••••••• |
| Shipyard Country | |
|---|---|
| Builder (Shipyard) | |
| Year Build | 2013 |
| Keel Laid Year | - |
| Hull Type Code | ••••••••• |