PLEIADES 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 21,462 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 62,994. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive units. PLEIADES LEADER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America West Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. 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 25 June 2026.
PLEIADES LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 21,462 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 62,994.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has been active in East Asia and the North America West Coast. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 25 June 2026. All-time records show 44 inspections since 2009 and no detentions.
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