AFRICAN SANDPIPER (IMO 1024431)
AFRICAN SANDPIPER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2024 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its second year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,552 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 36,278. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo transport operations. AFRICAN SANDPIPER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, North America West Coast, and Australia and New Zealand over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 March 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2024
- MMSI: 352004517
- Call sign: 3E6808
- Gross tonnage: 36278
- Deadweight: 63552 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 2025
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/03/2026
- Registered owner: MEIHO KAIUN/ASIAN SHIPPING (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MEIHO KAIUN KK (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 54°48.0′N · 140°51.0′W · Speed 9.6 kn · under way · received 5 October 2026 at 22:07 UTC
- Destination: Daesan (DSN) (KR DSN) · ETA 22 October 2026 at 10:13 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN SANDPIPER?
AFRICAN SANDPIPER is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2024 and is currently in its second year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for AFRICAN SANDPIPER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,552 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 36,278.
Which classification society manages AFRICAN SANDPIPER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has AFRICAN SANDPIPER been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, North America West Coast, and Australia and New Zealand. These regions represent its recent geographic trading areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 25 March 2026. All-time records show 7 inspections since 2025 and no detentions.
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