AFRICAN TOUCAN (IMO 9801263)
AFRICAN TOUCAN 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 37,730 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 23,247. This size profile is typical for regional bulk transport operations. AFRICAN TOUCAN is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, the Java Sea, and the waters around Australia and New Zealand. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 January 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2017
- MMSI: 311000663
- Call sign: C6DF9
- Gross tonnage: 23247
- Deadweight: 37730 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 28 since 2017
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 09/01/2026
- Registered owner: AFRICAN TOUCAN SHIPPING CO LTD (Netherlands)
- Ship manager: MUR SHIPPING BV (Netherlands)
- ISM manager: DOCKENDALE SHIP MANAGEMENT FZC (United Arab Emirates)
- Last AIS position: 34°40.5′S · 017°11.2′E · Speed 10.7 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 01:48 UTC
- Destination: Imbituba (BR IBB) · ETA 22 October 2026 at 15:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when AFRICAN TOUCAN arrives in Imbituba. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN TOUCAN?
AFRICAN TOUCAN 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 37,730 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 23,247.
Which classification society manages AFRICAN TOUCAN?
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 active in the Indian Ocean and the Java Sea. It has also been observed in the regions of Australia, New Zealand, and South Asia.
What is the port-state control record for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 9 January 2026. All-time records show 28 inspections since 2017 and no detentions.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.