THORCO AFRICA is a 2010 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 9 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2018, along with 4 deficiencies and 1 operational control.
Records from 2016 to 2018. Most recent: inspection, 6 August 2018.
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This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 8 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Bulk Carrier class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
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Tonnage as PSIX records it9721 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton 4069 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton 12844 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton 17193 - Displacement, Metric Ton
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Inspection history · 9
6 August 2018ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6502499
15 July 2018Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6479173
15 July 2018Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6480200
7 December 2017ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6315140
31 July 2017Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6226505
23 March 2017Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6110385
17 March 2017Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6106735
28 February 2017ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6096088
28 September 2016Deficiency Check · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · COE-Dockside
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6010531
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 28 September 2016Resolved
The vessel failed to identify lack of required operational testing of the port lifeboat and failed to be operationaly ready. For full deficiency details see narative. SOLAS (09 Cons)III/19.2.1 ISM Code 10.3 40a
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 29 September 2016
Resolution: The management company (MARSHIP MANAGEMENT A/S) was handed over to a new management company (Clipper Fleet Management A/S).
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 28 September 2016Resolved
Except as provided in paragraphs 3.3.4 and 3.3.5; each lifeboat shall be launched and manoevered in the water by its assigned operating crew at least once every three months during an abandon ship drill. The last recorded launching of the port lifeboat was on 19Feb2016, over seven months prior to this exam. 74SOLAS(09 Cons)III/19.3.3.3 17a
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 October 2016
Resolution: Recieved Class Survey stating the lfeboat was lowered and maneuvered in the water. An Exemption Certificate was issued when the engine starter was found to be burned out.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Davit
Issued 28 September 2016Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Port lifeboat was unable to be launched upon initial testing. 74SOLAS(09 Cons)III/20.2 10c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 September 2016
Resolution: The crew was able to lower the lifeboat before the exams were finished.
Personnel › Training › Fire Fighting Basic
Issued 28 September 2016Resolved
Every crewmember with assigned emergency duties shall be familiar with these duties before the vayage begins. The crew failed to conduct fire drills in accordance with established procedures. 74SOLAS(09 Cons)III/19.2.1 - 17c
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 September 2016
Resolution: A satisfactory fire drill was conducted and witnessed by the attending Coast Guard Examiner.
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