AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221, MMSI 311001598) is a Bulk Carrier flagged in Bahamas. AFRICAN BLACKBIRD was built in 2015 with a deadweight capacity of 66,535 MT and a length overall of 199 metres. The vessel was last recorded travelling at 12.2 knots, on a heading of 127 degrees, with a next recorded destination of KANDLA port (INIXY). Based on MagicPort's screening against 300+ international sanctions watchlists, AFRICAN BLACKBIRD is currently not sanctioned. Profile data is sourced from AIS feeds and updated continuously.
| Class | A |
|---|---|
| Deadweight | 66535 |
| Gross Tonnage | 38453 |
| Net Tonnage | ••••••••• |
| Length overall (LOA) | 199 |
| Class Society | ••••••••• |
| Beam | ••••••••• |
| Depth moulded | ••••••••• |
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| Code | Nature | Issued RO | Surveyed RO | Date of issue | Date of expire |
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FAQ about AFRICAN BLACKBIRD vessel
What's the identification number for vessel AFRICAN BLACKBIRD?
AFRICAN BLACKBIRD's IMO number is 9688221, and its MMSI is 311001598.
Which is the flag and call sign of vessel AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221)?
Vessel AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221) sails under the flag of BAHAMAS with the call sign C6HX9.
What is the type and subtype of vessel AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221)?
AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (MMSI: 311001598) is classified as a bulk carrier ship.
What are the dimensions (LOA, beam) and carrying capacity (DWT) vessel AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221)?
The ship measures 199 meters in length overall (LOA) and 36 meters in width, providing a carrying capacity of 66,535 MTs deadweight (DWT).
Who is the owner and manager of AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221)?
ISM Manager of AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221) is DOCKENDALE SHIP MANAGEMENT FZC.
Commercial Manager of AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221) is MUR SHIPPING BV.
Registered Owner of AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221) is AFRICAN BLACKBIRD SHIPPING CO.
What is the vessel AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221)'s destination?
The ship is en route to KANDLA port (INIXY).
Which ports vessel AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221) visited in the last 12 months (1 year)?
AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221) has a recorded port call history available to MagicPort Maritime Intelligence subscribers. In the last 12 months, the vessel has visited RICHARDS BAY Port (ZARCB), South Africa, HOUSTON Port (USHOU), United States, MOBILE Port (USMOB), USA, AL JUBAIL Port (SAJUB), Saudi Arabia and GULFPORT Port (USGPT), United States. Full port call history — including arrival and departure timestamps, voyage sequences, and port visit frequency — is accessible via MagicPort at Maritime Intelligence.
Is AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221) sanctioned?
AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221) is not sanctioned. Based on MagicPort's screening against 300+ government and international sanctions watchlists — including OFAC (US Office of Foreign Assets Control), EU sanctions lists, and UN Security Council designations — this status reflects the latest data available. Always verify against current watchlists before entering into any transaction involving this vessel. Need more details? Request a Free Sanctions Screening Report.
What is the risk profile of AFRICAN BLACKBIRD (IMO 9688221)?
Vessel AFRICAN BLACKBIRD is currently not flagged as risky. MagicPort's risk profiling evaluates vessels across multiple dimensions — sanctions exposure, flag state risk, ownership-chain transparency, and AIS behaviour anomalies. For a detailed risk analysis, visit MagicPort's Maritime Intelligence platform.
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| Navigation Status | Under way using its engine |
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| Reported ETA | ••••••••• |
| Reported Destination | |
| Last Position Update | ••••••••• |
| Speed | 12.2 knots |
| Draught | ••••••••• |
| Summer Draught | ••••••••• |
| Heading | 127º |
| Course | 122.5º |
| Next Destination | MXATM |
| Navigation Status | 0 |
| Current Position | ••••••••• |
| Shipyard Country | |
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| Builder (Shipyard) | |
| Year Build | 2015 |
| Keel Laid Year | 2011 |
| Hull Type Code | ••••••••• |