AFRICAN SISTERS (IMO 9936850)
AFRICAN SISTERS is a Bulk Carrier built in 2022 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its fourth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 63,685 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 36,177. This capacity is typical for mid-sized bulk carriers engaged in regional or global dry bulk commodity transport. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 August 2026. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. The registered owner, technical manager, and ISM manager are recorded; sign in for the named entities.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2022
- MMSI: 352001459
- Call sign: 3E2479
- Gross tonnage: 36177
- Deadweight: 63685 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 12 since 2022
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: PEDREGAL MARITIME SA (Japan)
- ISM manager: SMTECH SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 10°43.5′N · 064°55.9′E · Speed 13.8 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 18:23 UTC
- Destination: Galveston (US GLS) · ETA 16 November 2026 at 14:27 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of AFRICAN SISTERS?
AFRICAN SISTERS is a Bulk Carrier. It was built in 2022 and is currently in its fourth year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for AFRICAN SISTERS?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,685 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 36,177.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 7 of them. The most recent inspection was on 5 August 2026. All-time records show 12 inspections since 2022 and no detentions.
What is the flag state of AFRICAN SISTERS?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. It has operated under 1 former flag state previously.
How many times has the vessel changed ownership?
The vessel has undergone 3 ownership changes. It has also been registered under 1 former name.
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