GRAND HERO (IMO 9339806)
GRAND HERO is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2007 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,085 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 59,217. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and automotive cargo. The vessel is not listed as an IACS member. Recent geographic observations include the East Asia region, the North America West Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 27 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 538012917
- Call sign: V7B3490
- Gross tonnage: 59217
- Deadweight: 18085 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 64 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 27/08/2026
- Registered owner: DYNAMIC PLAYER SHIPPING SA (China)
- Ship manager: CIDO SHIPPING HK CO LTD (China)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: CIDO SHIPPING KOREA CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 33°58.9′N · 134°57.6′E · Speed 16.4 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 12:33 UTC
- Destination: Balboa (PA BLB) · ETA 2 November 2026 at 16:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of GRAND HERO?
GRAND HERO is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2007 and is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for GRAND HERO?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 18,085 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 59,217.
Where has GRAND HERO been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the North America West Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 11 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 10 of them. The most recent inspection was on 27 August 2026. All-time records show 64 inspections since 2007 and no detentions.
What is the flag status of GRAND HERO?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. It is categorized in the grey band for the Paris MoU and the white band for the Tokyo MoU.
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