PIONEER (IMO 9184706)
PIONEER is a General Cargo Ship built in 1999 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 3,480 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 2,615. Given its specifications, it is configured for general cargo operations. PIONEER is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region. It has been registered under five former names and has operated under four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 304664000
- Call sign: V2OR6
- Gross tonnage: 2615
- Deadweight: 3480 t
- Length overall: 92 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/08/2007, Vlissingen (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 08/07/2026
- Registered owner: CARIBBEAN SHIPPING LTD (Lithuania)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: BALTNAUTIC SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (Lithuania)
- Last AIS position: 8°49.6′N · 059°32.5′W · Speed 10.5 kn · moored · received 11 October 2026 at 06:38 UTC
- Destination: Georgetown (CA GEO) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 01:38 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PIONEER?
PIONEER is a General Cargo Ship built in 1999. It is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for PIONEER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 3,480 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 2,615.
Which classification society manages PIONEER?
PIONEER is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is an IACS member. The current class status for the vessel is Reassigned.
Where has PIONEER been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region. This area represents its most recent recorded geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 8 July 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 1999 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 17 August 2007.
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