CELTIC PIONEER (IMO 9312717)
CELTIC PIONEER is a General Cargo Ship built in 2006 and flying the United Kingdom flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,698 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 3,870, and a length overall of 106.15 metres. This size and configuration support multi-purpose dry cargo operations and container carriage. CELTIC PIONEER is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe over recent periods. It has operated under 7 former flags and 4 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: United Kingdom
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 232032735
- Call sign: MIOM8
- Gross tonnage: 3870
- Deadweight: 5698 t
- Length overall: 106.15 m
- Beam: 14.4 m
- Home port: CARDIFF
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 43 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: CHARLES M WILLIE & CO SHIPPING (United Kingdom)
- Last AIS position: 53°60.0′N · 006°2.2′W · Speed 10.3 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 15:11 UTC
- Destination: Drogheda Maxol Facility (IE DMF) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
- Arrival alert: rynda.io messages you by email or in Telegram when CELTIC PIONEER arrives in Drogheda Maxol Facility. Free for up to 3 vessels.
Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of CELTIC PIONEER?
The vessel has a length overall of 106.15 metres and a beam of 14.4 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 6.14 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of CELTIC PIONEER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,698 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,870.
Which classification society maintains CELTIC PIONEER?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 13 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 July 2026. All-time records show 43 inspections since 2006 and no detentions.
What is the history of the vessel's names and flags?
The vessel has been registered under 4 former names throughout its service. It has also operated under 7 different flag states previously.
Live AIS via Rynda — combined with classification, PSC, sanctions and ownership data.