PIONEER (IMO 9044322)
PIONEER is a Bulk Carrier built in 1994 and flying the St.Kitts and Nevis flag, placing it in its 32nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 149,396 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 77,132. This capacity is consistent with standard bulk carrier operations for dry bulk commodities. China Corporation Register of Shipping provides classification for the vessel, though it is not an IACS member. Recent maritime activity has placed the vessel in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and South East Asia. It has operated under four former flags and three previous names. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 40 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 27 October 2014.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: St.Kitts and Nevis
- Year built: 1994
- Call sign: V4HY3
- Gross tonnage: 77132
- Deadweight: 149396 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 40 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 23/10/2012, Norfolk, Virginia. (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/10/2014
- Registered owner · Ship manager: SEA PIONEER MARINE CORP
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PIONEER?
PIONEER is a Bulk Carrier built in 1994. It is currently in its 32nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for PIONEER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 149,396 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 77,132.
Which classification society manages PIONEER?
The vessel is classed by the China Corporation Register of Shipping. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has PIONEER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been observed operating within South East Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for PIONEER?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 40 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 27 October 2014.
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