AFRICAN BARI BIRD (IMO 9782948)
AFRICAN BARI BIRD is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its ninth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,479, a gross tonnage of 35,832, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within various global trade routes. AFRICAN BARI BIRD is classed by American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, the North America West Coast, and East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name 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 3 September 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 311001246
- Call sign: C6GH3
- Gross tonnage: 35832
- Deadweight: 63479 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 24 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 26/02/2022, Bunbury (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/09/2026
- Registered owner: YAWATAHAMA KISEN/WHALE LOTUS (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: MUR SHIPPING BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: DOCKENDALE SHIP MANAGEMENT FZC (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 27°6.6′N · 123°25.8′W · Speed 12.6 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 06:50 UTC
- Destination: Pascagoula (US PGL)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN BARI BIRD?
AFRICAN BARI BIRD is a Bulk Carrier built in 2017. It is currently in its ninth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,479. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 35,832.
Which classification society maintains this ship?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South East Asia, East Asia, and the North America West Coast. It has also been recorded in the Australia and New Zealand region.
What is the port-state control history for AFRICAN BARI BIRD?
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 3 September 2026. All-time records show 24 inspections since 2017 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 26 February 2022.
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