AFRICAN OXPECKER (IMO 9681895)
AFRICAN OXPECKER 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 39,763, a gross tonnage of 24,785, and a length overall of 180 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in regional bulk commodity transport. AFRICAN OXPECKER is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 311001317
- Call sign: C6GQ2
- Gross tonnage: 24785
- Deadweight: 39763 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 45 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 14/09/2026
- Registered owner: GEMINI 6 LTD (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager: OCEONIX SERVICES LTD (United Kingdom)
- ISM manager: DOCKENDALE SHIP MANAGEMENT (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 42°54.6′N · 053°14.0′W · Speed 12.5 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 03:19 UTC
- Destination: Sorel (CA SOR) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 02:15 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN OXPECKER?
AFRICAN OXPECKER is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2014 and is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the dimensions of AFRICAN OXPECKER?
The vessel has a length overall of 180 metres and a beam of 30 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 39,763 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains AFRICAN OXPECKER?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has AFRICAN OXPECKER been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the South America East Coast. These regions represent its recent operational areas.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 September 2026. All-time records show 45 inspections since 2014 and no detentions.
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