PHOENIX LEADER 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 20,146 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 62,349. This vessel is configured for the transport of automotive cargo. PHOENIX LEADER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and the New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 10 June 2026.
PHOENIX LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2004 and is currently in its 22nd year of service.
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 62,349. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 20,146 metric tonnes.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and the New Guinea Pacific. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 10 June 2026. All-time records show 67 inspections since 2005 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 7 May 2009.
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