AFRICAN QUAIL (IMO 9738741)
AFRICAN QUAIL is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,766 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 23,337, and a length overall of 180 metres. This size and configuration is typical for regional bulk commodity transport. AFRICAN QUAIL is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 311000909
- Call sign: C6EJ2
- Gross tonnage: 23337
- Deadweight: 37701 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/09/2026
- Registered owner: WHALE LOTUS SHIPPING SA (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: MUR SHIPPING BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: DOCKENDALE SHIP MANAGEMENT (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 7°0.5′S · 051°11.1′E · Speed 10.8 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 20:32 UTC
- Destination: DEENDAYAL · ETA 27 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN QUAIL?
AFRICAN QUAIL is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the dimensions of AFRICAN QUAIL?
The vessel has a length overall of 180 metres and a beam of 30 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 37,766 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages AFRICAN QUAIL?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 3 September 2026. All-time records show 41 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
Where has AFRICAN QUAIL been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South Asia, and South East Asia. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
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