SELENE LEADER (IMO 9498597)
SELENE LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2010 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,082 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 59,499. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. SELENE 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 four different flags and one former name. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 31 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 431224000
- Call sign: 7JUO
- Gross tonnage: 59499
- Deadweight: 18082 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 52 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 26/12/2024, Southampton (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 31/08/2026
- Registered owner: NYK LINE (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: NYK BULKSHIP PARTNERS CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 8°43.0′N · 079°27.6′W · Speed 9.5 kn · under way · received 13 October 2026 at 00:10 UTC
- Destination: Cristóbal (PA CTB) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 00:41 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of SELENE LEADER?
SELENE LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2010 and is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for SELENE LEADER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 18,082 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 59,499.
Which classification society manages SELENE LEADER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SELENE LEADER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and along the North America West Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
What is the PSC inspection history for SELENE LEADER?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 15 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 31 August 2026. All-time records show 52 inspections since 2010 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 26 December 2024.
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