AFRICAN C is a General Cargo Ship built in 1997 and flying the St.Kitts and Nevis flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 20,101 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 13,781, and a length overall of 106 metres. This size profile is typical for general cargo operations in regional coastal and short-sea trades. AFRICAN C is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South Asia, and the combined East Africa and South Asia regions. It has previously operated under three different names and two different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 27 October 2025.
AFRICAN C is a General Cargo Ship built in 1997. It is currently in its 29th year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 106 metres and a beam of 16 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 20,101 metric tonnes.
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and 1 detention, with 25 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 October 2025. All-time records show 46 inspections since 1999 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 27 October 2025.
The vessel has been observed in the East Africa and South Asia regions. These areas represent its most recent recorded geographic activity.
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