AFRICAN BLUE CRANE (IMO 9351737)
AFRICAN BLUE CRANE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2007 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 55,970, a gross tonnage of 31,238, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo transport operations. AFRICAN BLUE CRANE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea, Singapore Strait, and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 February 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 311049400
- Call sign: C6YY6
- Gross tonnage: 31238
- Deadweight: 55970 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 58 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 23/02/2026, Lucinda (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/02/2026
- Registered owner: AFRICAN BLUE CRANE SHIPPING CO (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: MUR SHIPPING BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: DOCKENDALE SHIP MANAGEMENT FZC (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 25°40.9′N · 055°5.1′E · Speed 0.1 kn · at anchor · received 15 October 2026 at 23:08 UTC
- Destination: AE SHJ OPL
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN BLUE CRANE?
AFRICAN BLUE CRANE is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2007 and is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 55,970 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 31,238.
Which classification society maintains this ship?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the IACS.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea and the Singapore Strait. It has also been recorded in East Asia and near Australia and New Zealand.
What is the PSC inspection history for AFRICAN BLUE CRANE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions, with 24 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 February 2026. All-time records show 58 inspections since 2007 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 23 February 2026.
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