ANTARES LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,646 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 60,284. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. ANTARES LEADER is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Malacca Strait, and the South China Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and three different flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 30 October 2025.
ANTARES LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2011 and is currently in its 15th year of service.
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 60,284. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 18,646 metric tonnes.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has been active in the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been observed operating within South Asia and South East Asia.
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 30 October 2025. All-time records show 39 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
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