AFRICAN WOODSTAR (IMO 9786047)
AFRICAN WOODSTAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2018 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 8th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 39,875, a gross tonnage of 25,330, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within its specific tonnage class. AFRICAN WOODSTAR is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, East Africa, and the East Coast of South America. It has previously operated under three former names and two different 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 27 July 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2018
- MMSI: 311001197
- Call sign: C6GB3
- Gross tonnage: 25330
- Deadweight: 39875 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 30 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/07/2026
- Registered owner: ASTRA 18 LTD (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: MUR SHIPPING BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: DOCKENDALE SHIP MANAGEMENT FZC (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 12°41.3′S · 155°54.1′E · Speed 9.8 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 12:56 UTC
- Destination: Lanshan Pt (CN LSN) · ETA 24 October 2026 at 20:39 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN WOODSTAR?
AFRICAN WOODSTAR is a Bulk Carrier built in 2018. It is currently in its 8th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for AFRICAN WOODSTAR?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 39,875 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 25,330.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has AFRICAN WOODSTAR been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Africa, East Africa, and the East Coast of South America. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
What is the port-state control record for AFRICAN WOODSTAR?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 27 July 2026. All-time records show 30 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
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