CHALLENGER 1 (IMO 7396642)
CHALLENGER 1 is a General Cargo Ship built in 1975 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 51st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,050 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,982. Given its size and cargo type, it is configured for general freight operations. CHALLENGER 1 is classed by Panama Shipping Registrar Inc, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and the Singapore Strait and South China Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 April 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1975
- MMSI: 374676000
- Call sign: 3EUX9
- Gross tonnage: 1982
- Deadweight: 3050 t
- Length overall: 82 m
- Beam: 14 m
- Home port: Panama
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 08/07/2016, Trapani (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 01/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: EMARINE LTD (Malta)
- Last AIS position: 35°50.5′N · 014°35.9′E · Speed 6.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 17:47 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHALLENGER 1?
CHALLENGER 1 is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 1975 and is currently in its 51st year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of CHALLENGER 1?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,050 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 1,982. Its recorded beam is 14 metres.
Which classification society is associated with CHALLENGER 1?
The vessel is classed by Panama Shipping Registrar Inc. This society is an IACS member, though the current class status is Withdrawn.
Where has CHALLENGER 1 been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and the Singapore Strait and South China Sea. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 14 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 April 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 1998 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 8 July 2016.
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