POSITIVE LEADER (IMO 9340776)
POSITIVE LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2006 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 15,023 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 43,810, and a length overall of 180 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicle cargo. POSITIVE LEADER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, the Java Sea, and the Singapore Strait over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 21 February 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 371016000
- Call sign: 3EGF8
- Gross tonnage: 43810
- Deadweight: 15023 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 63 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 11/03/2020, Seattle, Washington (US Coast Guard)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/02/2026
- Registered owner: NORTH ISLAND SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: EASTERN CAR LINER LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: ECL SHIPMANAGEMENT CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 34°56.4′S · 122°27.4′E · Speed 11.3 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 02:14 UTC
- Destination: Fremantle (AU FRE) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 09:33 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of POSITIVE LEADER?
POSITIVE LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the dimensions of POSITIVE LEADER?
The vessel has a length overall of 180 metres and a beam of 30 metres. It carries a gross tonnage of 43,810.
Which classification society covers POSITIVE LEADER?
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?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 26 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 21 February 2026. All-time records show 63 inspections since 2006 and 4 detentions. The most recent detention was on 11 March 2020.
Where has POSITIVE LEADER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Indian Ocean, the Java Sea, and the Singapore Strait. It also has a history of operating near Australia and New Zealand.
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