SAGA PIONEER (IMO 9380764)
SAGA PIONEER is a General Cargo Ship built in 2008 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 46,559, a gross tonnage of 29,758, and a length overall of 199.2 metres. This size and configuration support its role as a general cargo carrier. SAGA PIONEER is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the South America East Coast, and West Africa. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 June 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 311001626
- Call sign: C6IB7
- Gross tonnage: 29758
- Deadweight: 46559 t
- Length overall: 199.2 m
- Beam: 30.5 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/06/2026
- Registered owner: NYK SAGA AS (Norway)
- Ship manager: SAGA WELCO AS (Norway)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: ANGLO-EASTERN SHIP MANAGEMENT (China)
- Last AIS position: 10°28.6′N · 114°58.0′W · Speed 10.8 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 13:13 UTC
- Destination: Imbituba (BR IBB) · ETA 8 November 2026 at 10:24 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of SAGA PIONEER?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.2 metres and a beam of 30.5 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 11.8 metres.
What is the cargo capacity of SAGA PIONEER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 46,559 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 29,758.
Which classification society manages SAGA PIONEER?
SAGA PIONEER is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel holds notations such as Grain(U) and BWM(T).
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 16 June 2026. All-time records show 48 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
Where has SAGA PIONEER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait and the South America East Coast. It has also been noted in West Africa and the Gulf of Mexico.
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