AFRICAN HORNBILL is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 61,440 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 34,795. This capacity is typical for bulk carriers engaged in regional dry bulk distribution. AFRICAN HORNBILL is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, South Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand region over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 June 2026.
AFRICAN HORNBILL is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 61,440 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 34,795.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand region.
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 25 June 2026. All-time records show 47 inspections since 2011 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 29 September 2022.
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