HERITAGE LEADER (IMO 9441556)
HERITAGE LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Bahamas flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 20,434 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 58,767, and a length overall of 199.95 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized vehicle transport operations. HERITAGE LEADER is classed by DNV-GL (ex DNV), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America West Coast, and the South America West Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 April 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 311040700
- Call sign: C6YP2
- Gross tonnage: 58767
- Deadweight: 20434 t
- Length overall: 199.95 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: NASSAU
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 49 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 30/04/2026
- Registered owner: HERITAGE MARITIME LTD-IOM (LB)
- Ship manager: RAY CAR CARRIERS LTD (LB)
- ISM manager · DOC holder: STAMCO SHIP MANAGEMENT CO LTD (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 36°10.9′N · 172°59.3′W · Speed 17.8 kn · under way · received 1 October 2026 at 19:50 UTC
- Destination: Balboa (CO BAL) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 01:54 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and build year of HERITAGE LEADER?
HERITAGE LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the dimensions of HERITAGE LEADER?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.95 metres and a beam of 32.26 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.018 metres.
Which classification society manages HERITAGE 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 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 9 of them. The most recent inspection was on 30 April 2026. All-time records show 49 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
Where has HERITAGE LEADER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions including East Asia and the South America West Coast. It has also been noted in the North America East Coast and Middle America regions.
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