ASIAN PIONEER (IMO 9427017)
ASIAN PIONEER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2007 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 88,151 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 48,022. This size and type suggest its utility in regional dry bulk transport operations. ASIAN PIONEER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the New Guinea Pacific, and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 372912000
- Call sign: 3ELC5
- Gross tonnage: 48022
- Deadweight: 88151 t
- Length overall: 230 m
- Beam: 38 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 54 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/08/2026
- Registered owner: SOUTHERN PACIFIC HOLDING CORP (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: WILHELMSEN SHIP MGMT SDN BHD (Malaysia)
- Last AIS position: 23°49.0′S · 151°28.7′E · Speed 0.0 kn · at anchor · received 19 October 2026 at 18:25 UTC
- Destination: Gladstone (AU GLT)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ASIAN PIONEER?
ASIAN PIONEER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2007. It is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for ASIAN PIONEER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 88,151 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 48,022.
Which classification society maintains ASIAN PIONEER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has ASIAN PIONEER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia and the New Guinea Pacific. It has also been observed in the Australia and New Zealand regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for ASIAN PIONEER?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2026. All-time records show 54 inspections since 2007 and no detentions.
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