AFRICAN SHRIKE (IMO 9715218)
AFRICAN SHRIKE 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 39,728 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 24,785, and a length overall of 180 metres. This size and specification are typical for bulk carriers engaged in regional and coastal trade routes. AFRICAN SHRIKE is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South America East Coast, and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two 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 25 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 636023989
- Call sign: 5LQK6
- Gross tonnage: 24785
- Deadweight: 39728 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 29 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/07/2026
- Registered owner: ALPHA 8 LTD (United Kingdom)
- Ship manager: OCEONIX SERVICES LTD (United Kingdom)
- ISM manager: THOME SHIPPING PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 15°40.0′N · 109°9.1′E · Speed 13.2 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 14:24 UTC
- Destination: Nghe Tinh (VN NGT) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 15:49 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN SHRIKE?
AFRICAN SHRIKE is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the dimensions of AFRICAN SHRIKE?
The vessel has a length overall of 180 metres and a beam of 30 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 39,728 metric tonnes.
Which classification society covers this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for AFRICAN SHRIKE?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 25 July 2026. All-time records show 29 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
Where has AFRICAN SHRIKE been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including East Africa, South Asia, and West Africa. It has also been recorded near the South America East Coast.
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