AFRICA HOPE (IMO 9474785)
AFRICA HOPE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 53,416 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 31,117. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for various dry bulk commodity trades. AFRICA HOPE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Singapore Strait, and the Malacca Strait. It has operated under three former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 372239000
- Call sign: 3ELO9
- Gross tonnage: 31117
- Deadweight: 53416 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 59 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 30/04/2020, Novorossiisk (Black Sea MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/04/2026
- Registered owner: AFRICA HOPE SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HUBEI QINTAI SHIPPING CO LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 1°14.9′N · 104°0.8′E · Speed 7.9 kn · under way · received 7 June 2026 at 14:22 UTC
- Destination: Lianyungang (LYG) (CN LYG) · ETA 17 June 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICA HOPE?
AFRICA HOPE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for AFRICA HOPE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 53,416 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 31,117.
Which classification society manages AFRICA HOPE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has AFRICA HOPE been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen operating in West Africa, the Singapore Strait, and the Malacca Strait. These locations represent its recent geographic trading areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 17 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 April 2026. All-time records show 59 inspections since 2009 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 30 April 2020.
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