AC PIONEER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2004 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 171,681 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 87,782. This capacity indicates a large-scale bulk carrier suitable for global dry bulk commodities transport. The vessel is classed by an IACS member society. Recent geographic observations include the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the East Africa region. It has previously operated under two different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 29 October 2025.
AC PIONEER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2004. It is currently in its 22nd year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 171,681 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 87,782.
The vessel has been seen in the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been observed near the South America East Coast.
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 October 2025. All-time records show 39 inspections since 2005 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 18 October 2023.
The vessel has been registered under 3 former names. It has also operated under 2 different flag states during its history.
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