MORNING CHAMPION (IMO 9285627)
MORNING CHAMPION is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2005 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 21,106 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 57,692, and a length overall of 200 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. MORNING CHAMPION is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, and East Asia regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 2 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 311922000
- Call sign: C6UI3
- Gross tonnage: 57692
- Deadweight: 21106 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 63 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 2
- Last PSC detention: 22/12/2024, Shanghai (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 02/08/2026
- Registered owner: CHAMPION MARITIME LTD-IOM (Israel)
- Ship manager: RAY SHIPPING LTD (Israel)
- Technical manager: Wilhelmsen Ship Management Sdn Bhd
- ISM manager: WILHELMSEN SHIP MGMT SDN BHD (Malaysia)
- Last AIS position: 4°5.5′N · 109°21.1′E · Speed 16.6 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 16:41 UTC
- Destination: Las Palmas (AR LPS) · ETA 3 November 2026 at 13:21 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MORNING CHAMPION?
MORNING CHAMPION is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the dimensions of MORNING CHAMPION?
The vessel has a length overall of 200 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a gross tonnage of 57,692.
Which classification society maintains MORNING CHAMPION?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
What is the engine specification for this vessel?
The main engine is a 1D: 2 SA 7 CY type. It is rated at a power of 7 kW.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and 2 detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 15 of them. The most recent inspection was on 2 August 2026. All-time records show 63 inspections since 2005 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 22 December 2024.
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