AFRICAN BLACKBIRD

IMO 9688221BahamasBulk CarrierBuilt 2015
Mitsui Tamano Engineering & Shipbuilding, Tamano, JapanJP

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Ownership and managementSanctions screeningPort state control inspectionsMarket valuationClassification and flag historyAIS tracking and voyage history
Vessel particulars
IMO number9688221
FlagBahamas
Call signC6HX9
TypeBulk Carrier
Year built2015
ShipyardMitsui Tamano Engineering & Shipbuilding, Tamano, Japan
DWT66,535
Gross tonnage38,453
Length overall199.99 m
Beam36 m
Technical managerMUR SHIPPING BV, Netherlands

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Ownership and management

VesselScore tracks the registered owner, ISM manager, and commercial operator of AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221), including historical changes with dates. Frequent changes in ownership or management can signal elevated risk for compliance teams, charterers, and insurers. Request access for the full ownership chain and contact details.

Sanctions screening

VesselScore screens AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221) against major international sanctions programmes. Reports flag direct designations, ownership chains, and flag-state risks that may trigger compliance obligations.

Port state control inspections

VesselScore aggregates port state control data for AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221) from all major MoU regions — Paris, Tokyo, Indian Ocean, and more. The scoring model uses inspection history alongside age, flag, and management changes to estimate the probability of future detention.

Market valuation

VesselScore estimates the current market value of AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221) using a hedonic regression model trained on publicly disclosed vessel sale prices. Valuations factor in type, deadweight, build year, and condition indicators to produce a low-mid-high range with confidence scoring.

Classification and flag history

VesselScore tracks classification society status, flag state changes, and former names for AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221). Frequent flag changes or class withdrawals can signal elevated risk. Full timelines with dates are available in the report.

AIS tracking and voyage history

VesselScore provides AIS-based tracking for AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221) including recent port calls and voyage patterns. Reports also detect AIS gaps and loitering events that may indicate sanctions evasion or other irregular behaviour.

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