CRYSTAL AFRICA is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 1992 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 34th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 6,366 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,057. At this capacity, it is configured for specialized refrigerated cargo transport. The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Recent observation data places the vessel in East Asia and North Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 April 2026.
CRYSTAL AFRICA is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 1992 and is currently in its 34th year of service.
The vessel has a moulded beam of 19.22 metres. It also operates with a maximum draught of 7.2 metres.
The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
The main engine is a 6L 50MCE model. This single engine was part of the vessel's original 1992 construction in Poland.
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 2 April 2026. All-time records show 60 inspections since 1998 and no detentions.
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