AFRICAN FINCH (IMO 9888857)
AFRICAN FINCH is a Bulk Carrier built in 2020 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its sixth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 37,520 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 23,573. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within its specific tonnage class. AFRICAN FINCH is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Australia and New Zealand, New Guinea Pacific, and the North America West Coast. 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 December 2025.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2020
- MMSI: 370740000
- Call sign: 3EGL8
- Gross tonnage: 23573
- Deadweight: 37520 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 18 since 2020
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 09/12/2025
- Registered owner: ASIAN SHIPPING SA (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: MEIHO KAIUN KK (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 46°35.5′S · 168°20.1′E · Speed 10.3 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 05:08 UTC
- Destination: Bluff (NZ BLU)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN FINCH?
AFRICAN FINCH is a Bulk Carrier built in 2020. It is currently in its sixth year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for AFRICAN FINCH?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 37,520 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 23,573.
Which classification society manages AFRICAN FINCH?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has AFRICAN FINCH been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in Australia and New Zealand, New Guinea Pacific, and the North America West Coast. These regions represent its recent operational footprint.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 27 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 December 2025. All-time records show 18 inspections since 2020 and no detentions.
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