AL FAROUK (IMO 8813037)
AL FAROUK is a Livestock Carrier built in 1990 and flying the Sierra Leone flag, placing it in its 36th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 2,177 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 2,725, and a length overall of 91 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of live animals. AL FAROUK is classed by the International Naval Surveys Bureau, which is not an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and along the West Africa and South America East Coast regions. It has previously operated under four different flags and has been registered under three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 January 2026.
- Type: Livestock Carrier
- Flag: Sierra leone
- Year built: 1990
- MMSI: 667001840
- Call sign: 9LU2643
- Gross tonnage: 2725
- Deadweight: 2177 t
- Length overall: 91 m
- Beam: 16.8 m
- Home port: FREETOWN
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 80 since 2001
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/11/2013, Portland (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/01/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: A&O LIVESTOCK CO LTD (Majuro MH Marshall Islands)
- ISM manager: RANA MARITIME SERVICES SA (Lebanon)
- Last AIS position: 41°6.3′N · 001°16.6′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 11 October 2026 at 12:39 UTC
- Destination: Tarragona (ES TAR)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AL FAROUK?
AL FAROUK is a Livestock Carrier built in 1990. It is currently in its 36th year of service.
What are the dimensions of AL FAROUK?
The vessel has a length overall of 91 metres and a beam of 16.8 metres. It has a gross tonnage of 2,725.
Which classification society manages AL FAROUK?
The vessel is classed by the International Naval Surveys Bureau. 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 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 January 2026. All-time records show 80 inspections since 2001 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 5 November 2013.
Where has AL FAROUK been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. It has also been observed along the South America East Coast.
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