CEPHEUS LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2006 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 21,402 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 62,556. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. CEPHEUS LEADER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, East Asia, and the Mediterranean Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 August 2026.
CEPHEUS LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2006 and is currently in its 20th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 21,402 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 62,556.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 21 August 2026. All-time records show 71 inspections since 2006 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 11 September 2019.
The vessel has been seen in the Singapore Strait and East Asia. It has also been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and along the coasts of South Africa and West Africa.
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