ADVANTAGE (IMO 9161833)
ADVANTAGE is a Cement Carrier built in 1997 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 29th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 10,645 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,816. This vessel is configured for specialized cement transport operations. ADVANTAGE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia and South East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 15 April 2026.
- Type: Cement Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1997
- MMSI: 354244000
- Call sign: H3OU
- Gross tonnage: 7816
- Deadweight: 10645 t
- Length overall: 127 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 15/04/2026
- Registered owner: CENTRO SHIPPING SA (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: DAIICHI CHUO NAIKO KAISHA KK (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 25°9.3′N · 121°23.3′E · Speed 0.0 kn · moored · received 10 October 2026 at 19:13 UTC
- Destination: Taipei (TW TPE) · ETA 10 October 2026 at 23:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ADVANTAGE?
ADVANTAGE is a Cement Carrier. It was built in 1997 and is currently in its 29th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ADVANTAGE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 10,645 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 7,816.
Which classification society manages ADVANTAGE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 15 April 2026. All-time records show 21 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
What is the flag history of ADVANTAGE?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. Throughout its service history, it has operated under 3 different flag states.
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