INDUSTRIAL CHALLENGER (IMO 9213935)
INDUSTRIAL CHALLENGER is a General Cargo Ship built in 2000 and flying the Antigua and Barbuda flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 8,057 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,252. This size and type of vessel are typically utilized for diverse cargo operations across regional trade routes. INDUSTRIAL CHALLENGER is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea. It has a history of operating under seven former names and five different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 September 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Antigua and Barbuda
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 305146000
- Call sign: V2HI2
- Gross tonnage: 7252
- Deadweight: 8057 t
- Beam: 20 m
- Home port: ST.JOHN'S - 5230
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 80 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 15/07/2026, Venezia (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 18/09/2026
- Registered owner: INDUSTRIAL CHALLENGER SAL SHPG (USA)
- Ship manager: INTERMARINE CARRIERS LLC (USA)
- ISM manager: HG DRY GMBH & CO KG (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 30°49.4′S · 031°17.3′E · Speed 8.7 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 08:54 UTC
- Destination: Dar es Salaam (TZ DAR) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of INDUSTRIAL CHALLENGER?
INDUSTRIAL CHALLENGER is a General Cargo Ship built in 2000. It is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of the vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 8,057 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 7,252. Its beam is recorded at 20 metres.
Which classification society maintains this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is # AUT-UMS DANGEROUS GOODS ICE CLASS ID.
What is the PSC inspection history for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 18 September 2026. All-time records show 80 inspections since 2000 and 6 detentions. The most recent detention was on 15 July 2026.
How many former names has the vessel held?
The vessel has been registered under 7 different former names throughout its career. It has also operated under 5 different flag states.
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