AFRICA (IMO 7826207)
AFRICA is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 1986 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 99,334 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 52,518. Given its capacity, it is configured for the transport of crude oil products. AFRICA is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV). The vessel has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under two different names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 18 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 5 August 2005.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 1986
- Call sign: C6FI6
- Gross tonnage: 52518
- Deadweight: 99334 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 18 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 16/10/2002, Trieste (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 05/08/2005
- Registered owner: CARLOW SHIPPING CO LTD (Liberia)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: TSAKOS SHIPPING & TRADING SA (Greece)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICA?
AFRICA is a Crude Oil Tanker. It was built in 1986 and is currently in its 40th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for AFRICA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 99,334 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 52,518.
What is the classification status of AFRICA?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV). Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 18 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 5 August 2005.
What is the flag and MoU status of AFRICA?
The vessel currently flies the Bahamas flag. It is categorized within the white band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.