PROMINENT ACE (IMO 9267699)
PROMINENT ACE is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2004 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,550 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 57,806. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. PROMINENT ACE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, South East Asia, and the South China Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 431695000
- Call sign: 7KLK
- Gross tonnage: 57806
- Deadweight: 19550 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 74 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/08/2026
- Registered owner: AURORA CAR MARITIME TRANS SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: MITSUI OSK LINES LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: MOL SHIP MANAGEMENT SINGAPORE
- Last AIS position: 34°6.3′N · 134°56.2′E · Speed 11.2 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 13:46 UTC
- Destination: JP UKB RE
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of PROMINENT ACE?
PROMINENT ACE is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2004 and is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for PROMINENT ACE?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 57,806. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,550 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages PROMINENT ACE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has PROMINENT ACE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, South East Asia, and the South China Sea. These areas represent recent geographic activity for the ship.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2026. All-time records show 74 inspections since 2004 and no detentions.
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