REEF CHIEF (IMO 9537458)
REEF CHIEF is a Yacht built in 2008 and flying the Cayman Islands flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 130 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 476. Given its specifications, it is a small-scale vessel designed for private or leisure use. REEF CHIEF is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been registered under two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 26 March 2026.
- Type: Yacht
- Flag: Cayman Islands
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 319002200
- Call sign: ZCXZ3
- Gross tonnage: 476
- Deadweight: 130 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 5 since 2016
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 26/03/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: NEW IDEA LLC (USA)
- Last AIS position: 26°5.9′N · 080°9.8′W · Speed 1.1 kn · moored · received 6 October 2026 at 12:29 UTC
- Destination: Port Everglades (US PEF)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of REEF CHIEF?
REEF CHIEF is classified as a Yacht. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for REEF CHIEF?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 476. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 130 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages REEF CHIEF?
The vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has REEF CHIEF been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with 1 deficiency recorded. The most recent inspection was on 26 March 2026. All-time records show 5 inspections since 2016 and no detentions.
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