DELPHINUS LEADER (IMO 9174282)
DELPHINUS LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 1998 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 28th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 21,514 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 57,442. This vessel is configured for the transport of automotive cargo. DELPHINUS LEADER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, South Asia, and the South China Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 15 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 1998
- MMSI: 636022753
- Call sign: 5LKH3
- Gross tonnage: 57442
- Deadweight: 21514 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 120 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 28/02/2026, Dar es Salaam (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 15/08/2026
- Registered owner: MILFORD SHIPHOLDING (Japan)
- Ship manager: NYK LINE (Japan)
- ISM manager: NYK BULKSHIP PARTNERS CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 26°43.2′N · 014°49.6′W · Speed 16.2 kn · under way · received 7 October 2026 at 09:38 UTC
- Destination: KAMARAJAR · ETA 26 October 2026 at 18:50 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of DELPHINUS LEADER?
DELPHINUS LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 1998 and is currently in its 28th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for DELPHINUS LEADER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 21,514 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 57,442.
Which classification society maintains DELPHINUS LEADER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 15 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 23 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 15 August 2026. All-time records show 120 inspections since 1999 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 28 February 2026.
Where has DELPHINUS LEADER been recently observed?
The vessel has been tracked in several regions including the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia. It has also been observed in the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea.
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