AGIA MAVRA (IMO 9692777)
AFRICAN PIPER 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 34,365 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 21,607. At this capacity, it is configured for regional bulk commodity transport. AFRICAN PIPER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea, Malacca Strait, and the South America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 14 January 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 538012888
- Call sign: V7B3454
- Gross tonnage: 21607
- Deadweight: 34302 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 42 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 19/04/2025, Nelson (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/01/2026
- Registered owner: DEBORAH SHIPHOLDING INC
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NEWPORT SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 4°44.6′N · 006°36.9′W · under way · received 2 October 2026 at 04:44 UTC
- Destination: SAN PEDRO (COTE D'IVOIRE)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN PIPER?
AFRICAN PIPER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for AFRICAN PIPER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 34,365 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 21,607.
Which classification society manages AFRICAN PIPER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has AFRICAN PIPER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Java Sea, Malacca Strait, and Singapore Strait. It has also been observed in South East Asia and the South America East Coast.
What is the port-state control record for AFRICAN PIPER?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 January 2026. All-time records show 42 inspections since 2015 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 19 April 2025.
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