AFRICAN ROLLER (IMO 9715191)
AFRICAN ROLLER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 39,685, a gross tonnage of 24,785, and no length overall is provided in the current records. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within various regional trade routes. AFRICAN ROLLER is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Australia and New Zealand, East Asia and South East Asia, and the Java Sea. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 20 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 636023988
- Call sign: 5LQK5
- Gross tonnage: 24785
- Deadweight: 39685 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 44 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 3
- Last PSC detention: 03/08/2026, Tauranga (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/08/2026
- Registered owner: ALPHA 7 LTD (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager: OCEONIX SERVICES LTD (United Kingdom)
- ISM manager: THOME SHIPPING PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 13°25.5′N · 134°29.3′E · Speed 11.4 kn · received 7 October 2026 at 20:40 UTC
- Destination: Gladstone (AU GLT) · ETA 17 October 2026 at 23:22 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN ROLLER?
AFRICAN ROLLER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for AFRICAN ROLLER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 39,685 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 24,785.
Which classification society manages AFRICAN ROLLER?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has AFRICAN ROLLER been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Java Sea and East Asia/South East Asia. It has also been observed in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
What is the port-state control history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 20 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions, with 62 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2026. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2015 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 3 August 2026.
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