AFRICAN HARRIER (IMO 9700794)
AFRICAN HARRIER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2014 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its twelfth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,707 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 23,322. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo transport operations. AFRICAN HARRIER is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Australia and New Zealand, East Asia and South East Asia, and East and South Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 311000259
- Call sign: C6BG8
- Gross tonnage: 23322
- Deadweight: 37707 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2014
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/09/2026
- Registered owner: AFRICAN HARRIER SHIPPING CO (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: MUR SHIPPING BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: DOCKENDALE SHIP MANAGEMENT (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 1°16.0′N · 103°53.1′E · at anchor · received 30 September 2026 at 23:23 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN HARRIER?
AFRICAN HARRIER is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2014 and is currently in its twelfth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for AFRICAN HARRIER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 37,707 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 23,322.
Which classification society manages AFRICAN HARRIER?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a recognized member of the IACS.
Where has AFRICAN HARRIER been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in Australia and New Zealand, East and South Africa, and East and South East Asia. These regions represent its recent operational footprint.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 September 2026. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2014 and no detentions.
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