GUARDIAN LEADER (IMO 9388716)
GUARDIAN LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2008 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 21,182 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 57,692, and a length overall of 199.98 metres. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicles and automotive cargo. GUARDIAN LEADER is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in recent years across East Asia, the North America West Coast, and West Europe. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 6 September 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 311003400
- Call sign: C6WZ2
- Gross tonnage: 57692
- Deadweight: 21182 t
- Length overall: 199.98 m
- Beam: 32.251 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 53 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 06/09/2026
- Registered owner: GUARDIAN MARITIME LTD (LB)
- Ship manager: RAY CAR CARRIERS LTD (LB)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: STAMCO SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 35°31.8′N · 165°49.0′E · Speed 13.4 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 02:17 UTC
- Destination: Balboa (CO BAL) · ETA 27 October 2026 at 17:55 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GUARDIAN LEADER?
GUARDIAN LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the dimensions of GUARDIAN LEADER?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.98 metres and a beam of 32.251 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10 metres.
Which classification society manages GUARDIAN LEADER?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 6 September 2026. All-time records show 53 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
Where has GUARDIAN LEADER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in various regions including East Asia, West Europe, and the North America West Coast. It also operates in the Gulf of Mexico and Middle America.
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