POLARIS LEADER (IMO 9372810)
POLARIS LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,406 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 51,917. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicle cargo. POLARIS LEADER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, the South America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has 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 22 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 563710000
- Call sign: 9VHC5
- Gross tonnage: 51917
- Deadweight: 17406 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 22/08/2026
- Registered owner: VIRGO PCTC PTE LTD
- Ship manager · ISM manager: LAUREL SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 6°3.3′N · 051°5.3′W · Speed 16.4 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC
- Destination: Puerto Cabello (VE PBL) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 18:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of POLARIS LEADER?
POLARIS LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for POLARIS LEADER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,406 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 51,917.
Which classification society maintains POLARIS 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; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 22 August 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
Where has POLARIS LEADER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South America East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico. It has also been observed in Middle America.
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