RCC AFRICA (IMO 9277814)
RCC AFRICA is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2004 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 21,214 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 57,718, and a length overall of 199.98 metres. This size and configuration are typical for specialized vehicle transport operations.
The vessel operates with classification notation including Car carrier, BMON, E0, Ice(C), MCDK, NAUT(OC), and TMON. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, the North America East Coast, and East Asia. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been known by 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 7 May 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 311594000
- Call sign: C6TD3
- Gross tonnage: 57718
- Deadweight: 21214 t
- Length overall: 199.98 m
- Beam: 32.25 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 66 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 07/05/2026
- Registered owner: AFRICA MARITIME LTD-IOM (LB)
- Ship manager: RAY CAR CARRIERS LTD (LB)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: STAMCO SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 9°25.9′N · 079°54.1′W · Speed 1.1 kn
- Destination: Panama City (US PFN) · ETA 2026-10-05T02:23:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of RCC AFRICA?
RCC AFRICA is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2004. It is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the dimensions of RCC AFRICA?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.98 metres and a beam of 32.25 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10 metres.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 May 2026. All-time records show 66 inspections since 2004 and no detentions.
Where has RCC AFRICA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast, East Asia, and the Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its recent operational footprint.
What is the deadweight tonnage of this vessel?
RCC AFRICA has a deadweight tonnage of 21,214 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 57,718.
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