BD PIONEER 1 is a General Cargo Ship built in 2012 and flying the Vietnam flag, placing it in its 14th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 17,872 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 13,292. This vessel is configured for general cargo operations within regional trade routes. BD PIONEER 1 is classed by the Vietnam Register of Shipping. The vessel has been observed in the Singapore Strait, the Malacca Strait, and across South East Asia over recent periods. It has operated under three former names and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 July 2026.
BD PIONEER 1 is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2012 and is currently in its 14th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 17,872 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 13,292.
The vessel currently flies the Vietnam flag. It has previously operated under three different flag states during its history.
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 25 July 2026. All-time records show 18 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
The vessel has been active in the Singapore Strait and the Malacca Strait. It has also been observed throughout South East Asia and South Asia.
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