ARCTIC PIONEER (IMO 9256602)
ARCTIC PIONEER is a LNG Tanker built in 2005 and flying the Russia flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 77,712 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 93,786. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquefied natural gas. The vessel is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. It has been observed in the Malacca Strait, North Europe, and East Asia over recent periods. The vessel has a history of 5 former names and has operated under 6 different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 February 2026.
- Type: LNG Tanker
- Flag: Russia
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 273272340
- Call sign: UATD6
- Gross tonnage: 93786
- Deadweight: 77712 t
- Length overall: 277 m
- Beam: 43.4 m
- Home port: Sochi
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 21 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 13/05/2020, Darwin (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 11/02/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: SMP TECHMANAGEMENT LLC (Russia)
- Last AIS position: 70°57.9′N · 073°32.6′E · Speed 12.1 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 23:32 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ARCTIC PIONEER?
ARCTIC PIONEER is an LNG Tanker built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the dimensions of ARCTIC PIONEER?
The vessel has a beam of 43.4 metres and a maximum draught of 12.1 metres. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 93,786.
What engine does the vessel use?
The vessel is equipped with a KAWASAKI UA-360 main propulsion turbine. This engine configuration is part of a 1*26478 unit.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 February 2026. All-time records show 21 inspections since 2005 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 13 May 2020.
What is the flag and class status of ARCTIC PIONEER?
The vessel currently flies the Russia flag and is classed by the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
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