DAEDALUS LEADER (IMO 9426362)
DAEDALUS LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 21,423 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 62,993. This vessel is configured for the transport of automotive cargo. DAEDALUS LEADER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 28 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 432729000
- Call sign: 7JGF
- Gross tonnage: 62993
- Deadweight: 21423 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 41 since 2009
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 28/08/2026
- Registered owner: NYK LINE (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NYK BULKSHIP PARTNERS CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 34°59.0′N · 139°41.9′E · Speed 14.3 kn · under way · received 18 October 2026 at 18:23 UTC
- Destination: JP YOK DS · ETA 18 October 2026 at 20:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is DAEDALUS LEADER?
DAEDALUS 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 DAEDALUS LEADER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 21,423 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 62,993.
Which classification society maintains DAEDALUS 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 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 28 August 2026. All-time records show 41 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
Where has DAEDALUS LEADER been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in several regions, including the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been observed near the North America West Coast.
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