PROGRESS ACE (IMO 9267687)
PROGRESS ACE is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2003 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,512 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 57,789. This configuration is typical for specialized vehicle transport operations. PROGRESS ACE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South Asia, and East Africa over recent periods. It has 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 6 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 353514000
- Call sign: HPQI
- Gross tonnage: 57789
- Deadweight: 19512 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 97 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/08/2026
- Registered owner: ESTEEM MARITIME SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: MEIJI SHIPPING CO LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: MMS CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 34°0.7′N · 130°51.2′E · Speed 8.0 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 21:15 UTC
- Destination: Shimonoseki (JP SHS)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of PROGRESS ACE?
PROGRESS ACE is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for PROGRESS ACE?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 57,789. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 19,512 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages PROGRESS ACE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
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 6 August 2026. All-time records show 97 inspections since 2003 and no detentions.
Where has PROGRESS ACE been operating?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including East Asia, South Asia, and East Africa. These observations cover a wide range of maritime corridors.
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