AFRICAN PUFFIN (IMO 9636448)
AFRICAN PUFFIN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 55,863, a gross tonnage of 31,874, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within its specified tonnage range. AFRICAN PUFFIN is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the South America West Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flags. Over the trailing 36 months, it has logged 35 inspections and 1 detention.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 311000789
- Call sign: C6DU8
- Gross tonnage: 31874
- Deadweight: 55863 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 37 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 22/10/2025, Immingham (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/05/2026
- Registered owner: SALTER SHIPPING SA-PAN (Canada)
- Ship manager: MUR SHIPPING BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: DOCKENDALE SHIP MANAGEMENT FZC (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 25°34.9′N · 055°2.7′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 18 October 2026 at 17:31 UTC
- Destination: Sharjah (AE SHJ)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN PUFFIN?
AFRICAN PUFFIN is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for AFRICAN PUFFIN?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 55,863. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 31,874.
Which classification society maintains AFRICAN PUFFIN?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has AFRICAN PUFFIN been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in East Asia and the South America West Coast. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 14 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 May 2026. All-time records show 37 inspections since 2014 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 22 October 2025.
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