Africa Mercy
Africa Mercy
Deployed 2007
The newest ship in the fleet, the Africa Mercy, with her increased health care and development capacity, is dedicated to bringing continued hope and healing to the people of Africa. This vessel overtakes the Anastasis as the world's largest non-governmental hospital ship, with six operating theatres, a 78-bed patient ward and accommodation for more than 450 volunteer crew members.
| Length | 152m | |
| Breadth | 23.7m | |
| Gross Tonnage | 16,572 | |
| Built | 1980, Elsinore Denmark | |
| Registered | Malta | |
| Crew Capacity | 474 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 1724 m3 | |
| Main Engines | 4 B&W (3120 kW each) |
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| Draft | 6.0m | |
| Surveyed By | Bureau Veritas |
| PORT | ARRIVE | DEPART |
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Cotonou, Benin |
Feb 8, 2009 | Dec 10, 2009 |
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REMINDER: The above itinerary, as always, is TENTATIVE. Changes may occur. In addition, there are sometimes blackout dates when no new crew may arrive. It is therefore imperative to NOT make plans to arrive or depart the ship without first confirming directly with Mercy Ships.
Contact
The Africa Mercy can be reached at the following number:
+1 954 538 6110