GRAND CHAMPION (IMO 9340570)
GRAND CHAMPION is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2008 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,262 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 59,217. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicle cargo. The vessel's main engine is a 1D: 2 SA 7 CY type with a power rating of 7 kW. Recent geographic observations place the vessel in East Asia, South East Asia, and the New Guinea Pacific. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 3 July 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 538012806
- Call sign: V7B3353
- Gross tonnage: 59217
- Deadweight: 18262 t
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 69 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 03/07/2026
- Registered owner: DYNAMIC CONDUCTOR 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: 40°33.8′N · 069°46.9′W · Speed 15.9 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 05:06 UTC
- Destination: New York (US NYC) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 20:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of GRAND CHAMPION?
GRAND CHAMPION is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for GRAND CHAMPION?
The vessel is equipped with a 1D: 2 SA 7 CY main engine. This engine provides a power output of 7 kW.
What is the gross tonnage of GRAND CHAMPION?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 59,217. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 18,262 metric tonnes.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 3 July 2026. All-time records show 69 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
Where has GRAND CHAMPION been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the New Guinea Pacific. These regions represent its most recent areas of operation.
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