AFRICAN KESTREL is a General Cargo Ship built in 2018 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its eighth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,787 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 23,224. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and general freight operations. AFRICAN KESTREL is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand region over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 April 2026.
AFRICAN KESTREL is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2018 and is currently in its eighth year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 37,787 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 23,224.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. These areas represent its recent geographic trading footprint.
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 17 April 2026. All-time records show 21 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
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