GRAND PIONEER (IMO 9247572)
GRAND PIONEER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2002 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 24th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,120 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 58,947. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicle cargo. GRAND PIONEER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, Middle America, and the Gulf of Mexico. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2002
- MMSI: 352935000
- Call sign: HOBN
- Gross tonnage: 58947
- Deadweight: 19120 t
- Home port: PANAMA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 108 since 2002
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/08/2026
- Registered owner: DYNAMIC CARRIER SHIPPING (China)
- Ship manager: CIDO SHIPPING HK CO LTD (China)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: CIDO SHIPPING KOREA CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 1°16.0′N · 103°51.1′E · Speed 16.6 kn · received 22 July 2026 at 23:25 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of GRAND PIONEER?
GRAND PIONEER is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2002 and is currently in its 24th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for GRAND PIONEER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 19,120 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 58,947.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. It has operated under one different flag state previously in its history.
What is the classification status of GRAND PIONEER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 14 of them. The most recent inspection was on 28 August 2026. All-time records show 108 inspections since 2002 and no detentions.
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