TAKUTAI CHIEF (IMO 9519327)
TAKUTAI CHIEF is a Container Ship built in 2010 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,780 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 15,625, and a length overall of 161 metres. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport operations. TAKUTAI CHIEF is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It has a history of operating under 9 different flags and has been known by 6 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 16 February 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 563237500
- Call sign: 9VA005
- Gross tonnage: 15625
- Deadweight: 16780 t
- Length overall: 161 m
- Beam: 25 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 34 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 29/10/2025, Brisbane (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 16/02/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: SWIRE SHIPPING PTE LTD (Singapore)
- Last AIS position: 17°36.2′S · 177°26.3′E · moored · received 11 October 2026 at 09:09 UTC
- Destination: Lautoka (FJ LTK)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of TAKUTAI CHIEF?
TAKUTAI CHIEF is a container ship built in 2010. It is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the dimensions of TAKUTAI CHIEF?
The vessel has a length overall of 161 metres and a beam of 25 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 16,780 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages TAKUTAI CHIEF?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Suspended.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 9 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 16 February 2026. All-time records show 34 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 29 October 2025.
Where has TAKUTAI CHIEF been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific and the Australia and New Zealand regions. It currently flies the Singapore flag.
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