AFRICAN KESTREL

AFRICAN KESTREL (IMO: 9726205) sailing under the Bahamas flag. It has an overall length of 591 feets and a beam of 98 feets.

Vessel Identification

• MMSI: 311000711
• IMO: 9726205
• Call Sign: C6DL5
• Flag State: Bahamas
• Vessel Type: Bulk Carrier

Specifications

• Gross Tonnage: 38,283 GT
• Deadweight Tonnage: 74,300 DWT
• Length Overall: 225 meters
• Beam: 32 meters
• Draft: 14.4 meters
• Year Built: 2015

Propulsion

• Engine Type: MAN B&W diesel main engine
• Propulsion: Single screw
• Speed: Approximately 14 knots (service speed)

Shipyard

• Builder: Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
• Country: Japan
• Year Delivered: 2015

Owner / Operator

• Registered Owner: African Kestrel Shipping
• Manager: Africa Maritime Services
• Commercial Operator: Associated with the Star Bulk / African maritime sector operations

Navigation / Communications Equipment

• AIS Class: Class A Transponder
• AIS Type: SOLAS compliant
• GMDSS Equipped: Yes

Operating Region

• Primary operations in international waters with recorded voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and associated port calls in West Africa, Europe, and Asia Pacific trade routes, consistent with bulk carrier cargo operations.

Vessel Description

The vessel is a Handymax/Ultramax-class bulk carrier constructed at Tsuneishi Shipbuilding in Japan and delivered in 2015. Registered under the Bahamas flag, it operates under IMO regulations applicable to dry bulk cargo vessels of its class. With a deadweight capacity of approximately 74,300 tonnes, the vessel is suited for carrying dry bulk commodities including grain, coal, iron ore, and similar cargoes. It is equipped with standard SOLAS navigation and safety systems and maintains Class A AIS reporting consistent with its ocean-going trading profile.