POSEIDON LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2007 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 21,449 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 63,001. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. POSEIDON LEADER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 May 2026.
POSEIDON LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2007 and is currently in its 19th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 21,449 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 63,001.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the IACS.
The vessel has been seen in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been observed in the Gulf of Mexico and along the South America West Coast.
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 13 May 2026. All-time records show 47 inspections since 2007 and no detentions.
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