AFRICAN SETO
- Vessel Type: Cargo
- MMSI: 373494000
- IMO: 9614983
- Call sign: 3FAY3
AFRICAN SETO (IMO: 9614983) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Panama flag. It has an overall length of 653 feets and a beam of 105 feets.
AFRICAN SETO position reported at 04/06/2026 15:17:11 UTC:
Latitude: 142.066218, Longitude 142.066218 longitude
Visited ports: Mobile, Grays Harbor, Westport, Aberdeen Anch, Kinuura
AFRICAN SETO
Vessel Identification
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | African Seto |
| MMSI | 373494000 |
| IMO Number | 9614983 |
| Call Sign | 3FAY3 |
| Flag State | Panama |
| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Status | Active |
Specifications
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Gross Tonnage (GT) | 38,467 |
| Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) | 74,300 |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 225 m |
| Beam | 32 m |
| Draft | 14.3 m |
| Year Built | 2013 |
| Vessel Class | Panamax Bulk Carrier |
Propulsion
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | MAN B&W Two-Stroke Diesel |
| Drive Type | Single Screw |
| Service Speed | 14.5 knots |
Shipyard
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. |
| Country of Build | China |
| Year Delivered | 2013 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| Registered Owner | African Seto Shipping S.A. |
| Operator / Manager | Toepfer Transport GmbH |
| Management Country | Germany |
Navigation / Communications Equipment
| Field | Data |
|---|---|
| AIS Class | Class A |
| AIS Transponder | Fitted |
| Navigation System | GMDSS Equipped |
Operating Region
- Primarily engaged in international bulk cargo trade
- Known operating routes include Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas
- Commonly transits major bulk trade corridors including the Atlantic and Indian Oceans
- Operates under open registry (Panama flag), enabling worldwide trading
Vessel Description
The African Seto is a Panamax-class dry bulk carrier built in 2013 by Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry in China. With a deadweight tonnage of approximately 74,300 DWT, the vessel is well-suited for carrying major dry bulk commodities including grain, coal, iron ore, and fertilizers.
Operating under the Panama flag and managed by Toepfer Transport GmbH of Germany, the African Seto is part of a fleet engaged in global bulk commodity trading. The vessel's Panamax designation indicates it is designed to transit the Panama Canal, making it a flexible asset in international trade routing.
The ship is equipped with standard GMDSS communications and Class A AIS systems, ensuring full compliance with international maritime safety and tracking regulations under SOLAS conventions.
Disclaimer: Vessel specifications are based on publicly available maritime registry and AIS database sources. Users are advised to verify critical operational data through official sources such as Lloyd's Register, Equasis, or the vessel's flag state registry.
| Port | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MOBILE | Port | 6/10/2026 |
| GRAYS HARBOR | Port | 12/2/2025 |
| WESTPORT | Port | 11/26/2025 |
| ABERDEEN ANCH | Anchorage | 11/26/2025 |
| WESTPORT | Port | 11/25/2025 |
| ABERDEEN ANCH | Anchorage | 11/24/2025 |
| WESTPORT | Port | 11/23/2025 |
| ABERDEEN ANCH | Anchorage | 11/23/2025 |
| WESTPORT | Port | 11/22/2025 |
| ABERDEEN ANCH | Anchorage | 11/22/2025 |
| WESTPORT | Port | 11/21/2025 |
| ABERDEEN ANCH | Anchorage | 11/21/2025 |
| WESTPORT | Port | 11/20/2025 |
| ABERDEEN ANCH | Anchorage | 11/20/2025 |
| WESTPORT | Port | 11/19/2025 |
| ABERDEEN ANCH | Anchorage | 11/18/2025 |
| WESTPORT | Port | 11/17/2025 |
| ABERDEEN ANCH | Anchorage | 11/17/2025 |
| WESTPORT | Port | 11/16/2025 |
| ABERDEEN ANCH | Anchorage | 11/16/2025 |
| WESTPORT | Port | 11/15/2025 |
| KINUURA | Port | 8/25/2025 |