ARTEMIS LEADER (IMO 9355202)
ARTEMIS LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2008 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 21,424 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 62,568. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. ARTEMIS LEADER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, the Malacca Strait, and the South China Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 October 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 431534000
- Call sign: 7KKD
- Gross tonnage: 62568
- Deadweight: 21424 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 55 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/10/2026
- Registered owner: KOTOBUKI KAIUN CO LTD (Japan)
- Ship manager: NYK LINE (Japan)
- ISM manager: NYK SHIPMANAGEMENT PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 25°4.0′N · 143°51.5′W · Speed 17.8 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 15:19 UTC
- Destination: Nagoya, Aichi (JP NGO) · ETA 22 October 2026 at 19:35 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ARTEMIS LEADER?
ARTEMIS LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for ARTEMIS LEADER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 21,424 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 62,568.
Which classification society manages ARTEMIS LEADER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ARTEMIS LEADER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and the South China Sea. It has also been observed transiting the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
What is the PSC inspection history for ARTEMIS LEADER?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 October 2026. All-time records show 55 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
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