COSCO AFRICA – Ship Tracker & Vessel Information
COSCO AFRICA is a Container Ship sailing under the flag of Panama (PA). Its persistent vessel identifier is IMO 9345439. The recorded year of build is 2008.
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About COSCO AFRICA
COSCO AFRICA is recorded as a Container Ship. The vessel currently sails under the flag of Panama (PA). Its recorded year of build is 2008. The vessel carries IMO number 9345439, which serves as its persistent maritime identifier.
Recorded particulars for COSCO AFRICA include a length of 349.07 m, a beam of 45.66 m, gross tonnage of 114394, deadweight of 110038 t, container capacity of 10060 TEU. The specific vessel type is Container Ship, while the broader classification is Cargo – Hazard A (Major). These figures are stored vessel particulars and should not be interpreted as live measurements.
Operational identifiers currently recorded for COSCO AFRICA include MMSI 370188000 and call sign 3ERX3. MMSI and call sign can change during a vessel’s service life, whereas a valid IMO number normally remains the primary persistent identifier.
Live tracking and data notes
The live ship tracker on this page provides a map-based AIS view for COSCO AFRICA through the configured external tracking provider. AIS information can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable because reception and provider coverage vary by area and vessel. The map is intended for general vessel discovery and position context and must not be used for navigation or safety-critical decisions.
Additional profile sections appear only when suitable source records are available, including ownership and management, engine or classification information, surveys, inspections, casualties, and sale or demolition events. Missing fields are not filled with invented values, so some modules may be absent when the underlying data snapshot does not contain sufficient evidence. The profile is compiled from controlled source records maintained for Ship-Tracker.org and may change as newer verified data becomes available.
Ownership & Management
Classification & surveys
Inspections & detentions
The table shows the five most recent inspection records available in the imported snapshot.
| Date | Authority | Port | Type | Deficiencies | Detained |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | Canada | Prince Rupert | Detailed | 3 | No |
| 2026-01-09 | United States | San Pedro | Initial | – | No |
| 2025-01-02 | Canada | Prince Rupert | Initial | 5 | No |
| 2024-03-21 | China | Tianjin | Follow-up | 5 | No |
| 2024-02-01 | China | Tianjin | Initial | 5 | No |
Casualties & incidents
The three most recent recorded casualty or incident events are shown below.
Vessel under the conduct of a pilot, reportedly allided with the dock at Centerm berth 5, Vancouver, in pos 49 17 18.7N 123 05 36.4W on 22 Dec 2018. Vessel & dock fender sustained damages. Sailed Vancouver 27 Dec, 2018.
Technical Specifications
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is COSCO AFRICA now?
The live ship tracker above provides the currently available map-based AIS view for COSCO AFRICA. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable and should not be used for navigation.
What is the IMO number of COSCO AFRICA?
The IMO number recorded for COSCO AFRICA is 9345439. A valid IMO number is used as the primary persistent vessel identifier.
What is the MMSI of COSCO AFRICA?
The currently recorded MMSI for COSCO AFRICA is 370188000. MMSI is an operational identifier and can change during a vessel’s lifetime.
What type of ship is COSCO AFRICA?
COSCO AFRICA is recorded as a Container Ship.
When was COSCO AFRICA built?
The recorded year built for COSCO AFRICA is 2008.
How long is COSCO AFRICA?
The recorded length of COSCO AFRICA is 349.07 m.
Data & accuracy
Vessel particulars are compiled from the Ship-Tracker.org Vessel Master and documented source records. Information may be incomplete, delayed or changed after the last recorded update. IMO is used as the persistent primary vessel identifier; MMSI and call sign may change during a vessel’s lifetime.
Fleet & Vessel Type
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