TRANS AFRICA (IMO 9768239)
TRANS AFRICA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 81,270, a gross tonnage of 43,301, and no length overall is recorded. This vessel is sized for various dry bulk commodities and regional trade routes. TRANS AFRICA is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Africa, South Africa, and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under two different names and two different flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 26 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Malta
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 248614000
- Call sign: 9HA4723
- Gross tonnage: 43301
- Deadweight: 81270 t
- Length overall: 229 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: VALLETTA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 28 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 04/01/2022, Butzfleth (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 26/08/2026
- Registered owner: BSI THURLOE LTD (Malta)
- Ship manager: BERKELEY SHIPPING LTD (Malta)
- Technical manager: CHEMIKALIEN SEETRANSPORT SINGAPORE PTE LTD
- ISM manager: CHEMIKALIEN SEETRANSPORT
- Last AIS position: 15°23.1′N · 017°59.9′W · Speed 9.7 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 12:17 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 5 November 2026 at 17:33 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
TRANS AFRICA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017. It is currently in its ninth year of service.
TRANS AFRICA is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017. It is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the deadweight and gross tonnage of TRANS AFRICA?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 81,270 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 43,301.
Which classification society covers TRANS AFRICA?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has TRANS AFRICA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including East Africa, South Africa, and East Asia. These observations cover various maritime corridors across the African and Asian coasts.
What is the PSC inspection history for TRANS AFRICA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 26 August 2026. All-time records show 28 inspections since 2017 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 4 January 2022.
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