CAPRICORNUS LEADER (IMO 9283863)
CAPRICORNUS LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2004 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 20,120 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 61,854, and a length overall of 199 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of vehicle cargo. CAPRICORNUS LEADER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Australia and New Zealand, East Asia, and the North America West Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 April 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 564902000
- Call sign: 9V2816
- Gross tonnage: 61854
- Deadweight: 20120 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 74 since 2004
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 21/04/2026
- Registered owner: SSC CAPRICORNUS LEADER PTE LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SSC SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 42°22.9′N · 155°10.5′W · Speed 16.0 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 07:36 UTC
- Destination: Puerto Páez (VE PPZ) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 14:48 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CAPRICORNUS LEADER?
CAPRICORNUS LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2004. It is currently in its 22nd year of service.
What are the dimensions of CAPRICORNUS LEADER?
The vessel has a length overall of 199 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 20,120 metric tonnes.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the PSC inspection history for CAPRICORNUS LEADER?
Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 13 of them. The most recent inspection was on 21 April 2026. All-time records show 74 inspections since 2004 and no detentions.
Where has CAPRICORNUS LEADER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including East Asia and the North America West Coast. It has also been noted in Australia and New Zealand.
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