JUPITER LEADER (IMO 9402756)
JUPITER 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 12,889 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 44,447. This configuration is typical for specialized roll-on/roll-off vessels used in automotive logistics. JUPITER LEADER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and four different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 June 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 431474000
- Call sign: 7KUM
- Gross tonnage: 44447
- Deadweight: 12889 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 71 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 17/03/2021, Melbourne (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 25/06/2026
- Registered owner: SNOW CAMELLIA MARITIME CO LTD (Japan)
- Ship manager: NYK LINE (Japan)
- ISM manager: SANDIGAN SHIP SERVICES INC (Philippines)
- Last AIS position: 25°48.9′N · 121°53.5′E · Speed 15.5 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 18:25 UTC
- Destination: Nagoya, Aichi (JP NGO) · ETA 21 October 2026 at 18:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of JUPITER LEADER?
JUPITER LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2008. It is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for JUPITER LEADER?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 44,447. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,889 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains JUPITER LEADER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized 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 14 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 25 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 June 2026. All-time records show 71 inspections since 2009 and 3 detentions. The most recent detention was on 17 March 2021.
Where has JUPITER LEADER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and South East Asia. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
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