CHALLENGER (IMO 9114787)
CHALLENGER is a General Cargo Ship built in 1995 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 31st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,766 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,833. This size and type suggest its utility in regional cargo transport and short-sea shipping operations. CHALLENGER is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has operated under two former flags and has been registered under six different names throughout its history. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 September 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 1995
- MMSI: 305812000
- Call sign: V2RH4
- Gross tonnage: 3833
- Deadweight: 4766 t
- Length overall: 101 m
- Beam: 16.5 m
- Home port: ST.JOHN'S - 3301
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 08/06/2004, Hong Kong (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/09/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: WATERWAY NAVIGATION LTD (Germany)
- ISM manager: BALTNAUTIC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Lithuania)
- Last AIS position: 25°39.8′N · 079°25.3′W · Speed 10.5 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 09:37 UTC
- Destination: Cap-Haïtien (HT CAP) · ETA 10 December 2026 at 16:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CHALLENGER?
CHALLENGER is a General Cargo Ship built in 1995. It is currently in its 31st year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of CHALLENGER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 4,766 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,833. Its beam is measured at 16.5 metres.
Which classification society maintains CHALLENGER?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is # AUT-UMS.
What is the engine power of CHALLENGER?
The vessel's main engine is rated at 3,300 kW. This power output supports its operations as a general cargo unit.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 12 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 28 September 2026. All-time records show 48 inspections since 1999 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 8 June 2004.
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