GRAND VEGA (IMO 9355252)
GRAND VEGA is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,049 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 59,217, and a length overall of 200 metres. This configuration is typical for specialized vehicle transport operations. GRAND VEGA is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America East Coast, East Asia, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. 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 28 May 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 538012947
- Call sign: V7B3531
- Gross tonnage: 59217
- Deadweight: 18049 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 64 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 29/11/2011, Other South (Indian Ocean MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 28/05/2026
- Registered owner: DYNAMIC ATHLETE 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: 34°37.7′S · 058°8.1′W · Speed 12.3 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 07:15 UTC
- Destination: Vitória (BR VIX) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 05:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GRAND VEGA?
GRAND VEGA is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2009. It is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the dimensions of GRAND VEGA?
The vessel has a length overall of 200 metres and a beam of 32 metres. These dimensions support its role in vehicle carrier operations.
Which classification society maintains GRAND VEGA?
The vessel is classed by Korean Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Reinstated.
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; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 28 May 2026. All-time records show 64 inspections since 2010 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 29 November 2011.
Where has GRAND VEGA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and the South America East Coast. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
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