GRAND RACE (IMO 9184940)
GRAND RACE is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2000 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,689 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 50,309. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicle cargo. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 31 July 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 538012687
- Call sign: V7B3200
- Gross tonnage: 50309
- Deadweight: 16689 t
- Length overall: 179 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 94 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 31/07/2026, Ulsan (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 31/07/2026
- Registered owner: FOUNTAIN NAVIGATION LTD (China)
- Ship manager: CIDO SHIPPING HK CO LTD (China)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: CIDO SHIPPING KOREA CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 32°38.7′N · 126°9.3′W · Speed 14.8 kn · under way · received 30 September 2026 at 15:33 UTC
- Destination: Ulsan (USN) (KR USN) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 23:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of GRAND RACE?
GRAND RACE is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2000 and is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for GRAND RACE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 16,689 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 50,309.
What is the engine configuration of GRAND RACE?
The main engine is a 1D: 2 SA 7 CY type. It provides a power output of 7 kW.
How many inspections has GRAND RACE undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 31 July 2026. All-time records show 94 inspections since 2000 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 31 July 2026.
In which regions has GRAND RACE been observed?
The vessel has been recently observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been tracked near West Africa.
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