POSITIVE PIONEER (IMO 9304514)
POSITIVE PIONEER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2005 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 15,128 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 43,810, and a length overall of 180 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicle cargo. POSITIVE PIONEER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Malacca Strait, and the South China Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 February 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 352824000
- Call sign: H3YB
- Gross tonnage: 43810
- Deadweight: 15128 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 57 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 05/10/2007, Bandar Abbas (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 04/02/2026
- Registered owner: NORTH ISLAND SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: EASTERN CAR LINER LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: ECL SHIPMANAGEMENT CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 1°16.2′N · 104°12.9′E · Speed 18.3 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 08:12 UTC
- Destination: Hitachinaka (JP HIC) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of POSITIVE PIONEER?
POSITIVE PIONEER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2005. It is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the dimensions of POSITIVE PIONEER?
The vessel has a length overall of 180 metres and a beam of 30 metres. It reports a gross tonnage of 43,810.
Which classification society maintains POSITIVE PIONEER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 10 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 February 2026. All-time records show 57 inspections since 2005 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 5 October 2007.
Where has POSITIVE PIONEER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia and the South China Sea. It has also been recorded transiting the Malacca Strait and the Singapore Strait.
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