AFRICAN INSPIRATION (IMO 9599781)
AFRICAN INSPIRATION is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 61,448 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 34,795. At this capacity, it is configured for standard bulk commodity transport. AFRICAN INSPIRATION is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, South East Asia, and the Malacca Strait over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 22 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 636021063
- Call sign: 5LCB6
- Gross tonnage: 34795
- Deadweight: 61448 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32.24 m
- Home port: MONROVIA - 21063
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 50 since 2012
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 26/03/2025, Qinzhou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 22/06/2026
- Registered owner: IDAHO LTD (Germany)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: WILHELMSEN AHRENKIEL BULK GMBH (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 2°57.9′N · 100°52.3′E · Speed 13.6 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 03:12 UTC
- Destination: SG SIN PEBGB · ETA 11 November 2026 at 11:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN INSPIRATION?
AFRICAN INSPIRATION is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of the vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 61,448 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 34,795. Its moulded beam is recorded at 32.24 metres.
Which classification society manages AFRICAN INSPIRATION?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the engine power of this bulk carrier?
The main engine of the vessel is rated at 8,450 kW. This power output supports its operations as a 61,448 DWT bulk carrier.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 22 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 22 June 2026. All-time records show 50 inspections since 2012 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 26 March 2025.
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