VIMC PIONEER (IMO 9167514)
VIMC PIONEER is a container ship built in 1998 and flying the flag of Vietnam; it is in its 28th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 9,088 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 6,875, and a length overall of 121 metres. VIMC PIONEER has been classed since April 2009 by the Vietnam Register of Shipping, which is not a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by ClassNK, was on 2 March 2013. The vessel has been observed most often in South East Asia (latest area report: May 2026). It has previously sailed under four other names and one other flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 14 December 2024.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Vietnam
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 574453000
- Call sign: 3WPJ
- Gross tonnage: 6875
- Deadweight: 9088 t
- Length overall: 121 m
- Beam: 20 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 03/12/2024, Shenzhen (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 14/12/2024
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: VIMC SHIPPING CO (Vietnam)
- Last AIS position: 18°47.2′N · 107°22.5′E · Speed 11.0 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 02:09 UTC
- Destination: Vung Tau (VN VTU) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 21:22 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is VIMC PIONEER?
VIMC PIONEER is a container ship built in 1998. It is in its 28th year of service.
What is the deadweight of VIMC PIONEER?
VIMC PIONEER has a deadweight of 9,088 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 6,875. It measures 121 metres overall.
What flag does VIMC PIONEER fly?
VIMC PIONEER flies the flag of Vietnam. Earlier it sailed under one other flag.
Who classes VIMC PIONEER?
VIMC PIONEER has been classed since April 2009 by the Vietnam Register of Shipping, which is not a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey, carried out by ClassNK, was on 2 March 2013.
How many port state control inspections has VIMC PIONEER had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 27 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 14 December 2024. All-time records show 41 inspections since 2000 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 3 December 2024.
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