NORTH PIONEER (IMO 9317200)
NORTH PIONEER is a LNG Tanker built in 2005 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 21st year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 1,938 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 3,055. This vessel is configured for specialized liquefied natural gas transport operations. NORTH PIONEER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
- Type: LNG Tanker
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2005
- MMSI: 431301776
- Call sign: JD2130
- Gross tonnage: 3055
- Deadweight: 1938 t
- Length overall: 90 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Registered owner: JAPAN RAILWAY/JAPAN LIQUID GAS (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: IINO GAS TRANSPORT CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 43°12.6′N · 141°17.8′E · Speed 7.5 kn · under way · received 16 October 2026 at 09:29 UTC
- Destination: Ishikariwan Shinko (JP ICW)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is NORTH PIONEER?
NORTH PIONEER is an LNG Tanker. It was built in 2005 and is currently in its 21st year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for NORTH PIONEER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 1,938 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 3,055.
Which classification society manages NORTH 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?
No port state control (PSC) inspection records are on file for this vessel.
Where has NORTH PIONEER been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia region. It currently flies the Japan flag and is assigned to the white band of the Tokyo MoU.
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