AFRICAN LAPWING (IMO 9681883)
AFRICAN LAPWING 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 39,757, a gross tonnage of 24,785, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within its specific tonnage class. AFRICAN LAPWING is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the North America West Coast, Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, and the North America West Coast regions. It has previously operated under two former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 7 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 311001319
- Call sign: C6GQ4
- Gross tonnage: 24785
- Deadweight: 39757 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 10/02/2025, Port Kembla (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/08/2026
- Registered owner: GEMINI 7 LTD (Bermuda)
- Ship manager: OCEONIX SERVICES LTD (United Kingdom)
- ISM manager: DOCKENDALE SHIP MANAGEMENT FZC (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 24°35.6′N · 121°51.7′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 13 October 2026 at 13:44 UTC
- Destination: Suao (TW SUO)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN LAPWING?
AFRICAN LAPWING is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for AFRICAN LAPWING?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 39,757 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 24,785.
Which classification society manages AFRICAN LAPWING?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
What is the port-state control history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 13 of them. The most recent inspection was on 7 August 2026. All-time records show 48 inspections since 2014 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 10 February 2025.
Where has AFRICAN LAPWING been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the North America West Coast and Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. These observations cover its recent operational transit areas.
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