AFRICAN CARDINAL (IMO 9856919)
AFRICAN CARDINAL is a Bulk Carrier built in 2019 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 7th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 61,226 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 34,634. This size and type suggest it is configured for versatile bulk commodity transport. AFRICAN CARDINAL is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Makassar Strait, South East Asia, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 January 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2019
- MMSI: 373989000
- Call sign: 3EQY6
- Gross tonnage: 34634
- Deadweight: 61226 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 27 since 2019
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 13/01/2026
- Registered owner: BATANAGAR SHIPPING CORP (Japan)
- Ship manager: OKOUCHI KAIUN KK (Japan)
- ISM manager: APEX SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 38°58.0′N · 117°47.3′E · Speed 0.1 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 20:25 UTC
- Destination: Tianjin Xingang Pt (CN TXG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN CARDINAL?
AFRICAN CARDINAL is a Bulk Carrier built in 2019. It is currently in its 7th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for AFRICAN CARDINAL?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 61,226 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 34,634.
Which classification society manages AFRICAN CARDINAL?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has AFRICAN CARDINAL been recently observed?
The vessel has been spotted in the Makassar Strait and South East Asia. It has also been observed near the South America East Coast.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 13 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 12 of them. The most recent inspection was on 13 January 2026. All-time records show 27 inspections since 2019 and no detentions.
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