AFRICAN KALMIA (IMO 9666431)
AFRICAN KALMIA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 28,148 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 19,213. At this capacity, it is configured for regional bulk commodity transport. AFRICAN KALMIA is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the North America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 21 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2016
- MMSI: 636015892
- Call sign: D5DI9
- Gross tonnage: 19213
- Deadweight: 28148 t
- Length overall: 175 m
- Beam: 27 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 51 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 02/01/2024, Trois-Rivières (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/09/2026
- Registered owner: AFRICAN KALMIA OWNER LTD (AZ)
- Ship manager: SEABOARD OVERSEAS LTD (AZ)
- ISM manager: ANGLO-EASTERN UK LTD (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 6°18.3′N · 002°33.5′E · Speed 1.2 kn · under way · received 19 October 2026 at 09:35 UTC
- Destination: Cotonou (BJ COO)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN KALMIA?
AFRICAN KALMIA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016. It is currently in its 10th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for AFRICAN KALMIA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 28,148 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 19,213.
Which classification society manages AFRICAN KALMIA?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has AFRICAN KALMIA been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the North America East Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 15 of them. The most recent inspection was on 21 September 2026. All-time records show 51 inspections since 2016 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 2 January 2024.
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