ASTRAL ACE (IMO 9182368)
ASTRAL ACE is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2000 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 14,353 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 36,897. This configuration is typical for specialized vehicle transport operations. ASTRAL ACE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Java Sea, the Malacca Strait, and the South China Sea. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 January 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 431220000
- Call sign: 7JUJ
- Gross tonnage: 36897
- Deadweight: 14353 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 42 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 29/01/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: MITSUI OSK LINES LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: MOL GLOBAL SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE
- Last AIS position: 5°58.4′S · 106°54.7′E · Speed 4.1 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 18:54 UTC
- Destination: IDTPP · ETA 11 October 2026 at 20:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of ASTRAL ACE?
ASTRAL ACE is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2000 and is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ASTRAL ACE?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 36,897. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 14,353 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains ASTRAL ACE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ASTRAL ACE been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South China Sea and the Malacca Strait. It has also been observed operating within the Java Sea.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 1 of them. The most recent inspection was on 29 January 2026. All-time records show 42 inspections since 2000 and no detentions.
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