AFRICAN 4 (IMO 7801324)
AFRICAN 4 is a Bulk Carrier built in 1978 and flying the Togo flag, placing it in its 48th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 23,442 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 15,710. Given its specifications, it is configured for smaller-scale bulk commodity transport. AFRICAN 4 is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Mediterranean Sea, and West Europe over recent periods. It has operated under three former names and three different flag states. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 22 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 26 April 2015.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Togo
- Year built: 1978
- Call sign: 5VDM7
- Gross tonnage: 15710
- Deadweight: 23442 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 22 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 18/06/2008, Hamburg (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 26/04/2015
- Ship manager · ISM manager: GMZ SHIP MANAGEMENT CO SA (Lebanon)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN 4?
AFRICAN 4 is a Bulk Carrier built in 1978. It is currently in its 48th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for AFRICAN 4?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 23,442 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 15,710.
Which classification society manages AFRICAN 4?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has AFRICAN 4 been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in South Asia and the Mediterranean Sea. It has also been recorded in the West Europe region of the Mediterranean.
What is the PSC inspection history for AFRICAN 4?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 22 inspections are on file since 2001, the most recent on 26 April 2015.
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