African-Turaco
IMO: 9701700
Bulk Carrier, Panama
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Vessel Details
MMSI
374270000
Callsign
3FJS8
Width
32.0 m
Length
199.0 m
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Raymond
2025-03-14
Position: Third Engineer
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Latest News (1)
Bulk carrier rescued trawler crew
The crew of the 'African Turaco' has rescued seven Sri Lankan fishers from the trawler 'Ruhunu Kumari 6' (MMSI:10738603), which had left Wennappuwa on Aug 8 for fihsing and had caught fire off the Galle Lighthouse, west of Sri Lanka, on Aug 11, 2023.The MRCC at the Navy Headquarters, had directed the bulk carrier to the fishing trawler, on fire, soon after the crude oil tanker 'Saiq' had notified it about the incident about 58 nautical miles off the Galle Lighthouse. The castaways were brought to Galle harbor on Aug 12 by the SLNS 'Gajabahu' which had been deployed to take them aboard from the bulk carrier. Report with photo: https://island.lk/foreign-vessel-rescues-seven-lankan-fishers-from-burning-trawler/
Frequently Asked Questions
🔥 Were there any fires on African-Turaco?
Based on available news reports, African-Turaco has been mentioned in connection with fire-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning fire incidents. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
🧑🚒 Was African-Turaco involved in any migrant rescue operations?
Based on available news reports, African-Turaco has been mentioned in connection with migrant-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning migrant operations. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.
🛢️ Did African-Turaco have any oil spills or pollution incidents?
Based on available news reports, African-Turaco has been mentioned in connection with spill-related incidents. There have been 1 news reports mentioning spills. For detailed information about specific incidents, please refer to the latest news section above.