AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221)
AFRICAN BLACKBIRD is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 66,535, a gross tonnage of 38,453, and no length overall is specified. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations. AFRICAN BLACKBIRD is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Africa and South Africa, Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, and South Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and six different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 June 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 311001598
- Call sign: C6HX9
- Gross tonnage: 38453
- Deadweight: 66535 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 36 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 30 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 21/06/2026
- Registered owner: AFRICAN BLACKBIRD SHIPPING CO (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: MUR SHIPPING BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: DOCKENDALE SHIP MANAGEMENT (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 23°7.9′S · 003°42.6′W · Speed 11.4 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 17:20 UTC
- Destination: USMYS · ETA 2 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN BLACKBIRD?
AFRICAN BLACKBIRD is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2015 and is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the deadweight and gross tonnage of the vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 66,535 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 38,453.
Which classification society maintains the vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Africa and South Africa, Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, and South Asia. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the port-state control record for AFRICAN BLACKBIRD?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 17 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 June 2026. All-time records show 30 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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