NIIGATA TRADER (IMO 9136230)
NIIGATA TRADER is a Container Ship built in 1997 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 13,109 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 9,191. Given its specifications, it is configured for regional containerized cargo operations. NIIGATA TRADER is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South China Sea, the Singapore Strait, and across South East Asia. It has previously operated under four different names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 24 July 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1997
- Call sign: 3EJU8
- Gross tonnage: 9191
- Deadweight: 13109 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 79 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 11/05/2017, Hamburg (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 24/07/2025
- Registered owner: SINOKOR SINGAPORE PTE LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SINOKOR SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (South Korea)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NIIGATA TRADER?
NIIGATA TRADER is a container ship built in 1997. It is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for NIIGATA TRADER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 13,109 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 9,191.
Which classification society maintains NIIGATA TRADER?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Reinstated.
Where has NIIGATA TRADER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been observed throughout South East Asia and South Asia.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 17 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 34 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 24 July 2025. All-time records show 79 inspections since 1998 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 11 May 2017.
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