AFRICAN A (IMO 8512619)
AFRICAN A is a General Cargo Ship built in 1986 and flying the St.Kitts and Nevis flag, placing it in its 40th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 7,233 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 5,954, and a length overall of 116 metres. This size profile is typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal or short-sea trades. AFRICAN A is classed by the International Register of Shipping (IS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has operated under three former names and three different flag states throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 June 2025.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 1986
- MMSI: 341892001
- Call sign: V4JO6
- Gross tonnage: 5954
- Deadweight: 7233 t
- Length overall: 116 m
- Beam: 21 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 18 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 12/03/2022, Venezia (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/06/2025
- Registered owner: NEZHA SHIPPING CO (Egypt)
- Ship manager: MARINE ALIIANZ SHIPPING SAE (Egypt)
- ISM manager: AFRICAN A MARINE LTD (Turkey)
- Last AIS position: 19°36.2′N · 037°19.8′E · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 16:25 UTC
- Destination: Port Sudan (SD PZU) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 21:34 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN A?
AFRICAN A is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1986 and is currently in its 40th year of service.
What are the dimensions of AFRICAN A?
The vessel has a length overall of 116 metres and a beam of 21 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 7,233 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages AFRICAN A?
The vessel is classed by the International Register of Shipping (IS). Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 24 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 2 June 2025. All-time records show 18 inspections since 2017 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 12 March 2022.
Where has AFRICAN A been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. It currently flies the flag of St.Kitts and Nevis.
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