PRESTIGE ACE (IMO 9213454)
PRESTIGE ACE 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 20,202 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 55,878, and a length overall of 199 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and related cargo. PRESTIGE ACE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and South Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 July 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 355745000
- Call sign: H3NG
- Gross tonnage: 55878
- Deadweight: 20202 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 123 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 23/04/2012, Piraeus (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 03/07/2026
- Registered owner: POLAR BEAR SA (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: KANSAI STEAMSHIP CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 25°0.0′N · 119°58.7′E · Speed 17.4 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 03:30 UTC
- Destination: Tianjin Xingang Pt (CN TXG) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 20:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PRESTIGE ACE?
PRESTIGE ACE is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2000. It is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the dimensions of PRESTIGE ACE?
The vessel has a length overall of 199 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 20,202 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains PRESTIGE ACE?
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 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 3 July 2026. All-time records show 123 inspections since 2000 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 23 April 2012.
Where has PRESTIGE ACE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and South Asia. These observations cover multiple recent trading periods.
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