AFRICAN ICEBIRD is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 10th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 81,791 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 43,016, and a length overall of 229 metres. This vessel is configured for bulk commodity transport operations. AFRICAN ICEBIRD is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, West Africa, and South Asia over recent periods. It has operated under two former names and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 March 2026.
AFRICAN ICEBIRD is a Bulk Carrier built in 2016. It is currently in its 10th year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 229 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 81,791 metric tonnes.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 March 2026. All-time records show 27 inspections since 2016 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 31 May 2022.
The vessel has been observed in several regions including South Africa, West Africa, and South Asia. It is currently flying the Bahamas flag.
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