PARADISE ACE (IMO 9293648)
PARADISE ACE is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2004 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 22nd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,080 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 60,175. This configuration is typical for specialized roll-on/roll-off vessels used in the transport of automotive cargo. PARADISE ACE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in South Africa, the Gulf of Mexico, and East Asia over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 7 September 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 352142000
- Call sign: H9CL
- Gross tonnage: 60175
- Deadweight: 19080 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 85 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 08/12/2018, Brisbane (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 07/09/2026
- Registered owner: BRIGHT OCEAN MARITIME SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: MITSUI OSK LINES LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: MMS CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 34°0.3′N · 131°33.4′E · Speed 13.9 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 11:10 UTC
- Destination: Mitajiri (JP MJR)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of PARADISE ACE?
PARADISE 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 PARADISE ACE?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 60,175. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,080 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages PARADISE ACE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has PARADISE ACE been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in South Africa and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been recorded in East Asia and along the North American West Coast.
What is the port-state control history of PARADISE ACE?
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 7 September 2026. All-time records show 85 inspections since 2005 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 8 December 2018.
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