ALTAIR LEADER (IMO 9539171)
ALTAIR 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 18,688 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 60,394, and a length overall of 200 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive units. ALTAIR 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 Gulf of Mexico over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 4 July 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 432817000
- Call sign: 7JJJ
- Gross tonnage: 60394
- Deadweight: 18688 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 33 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 39 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 04/07/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: NYK LINE (Japan)
- ISM manager: NYK SHIPMANAGEMENT PTE LTD
- Last AIS position: 6°19.0′S · 105°18.7′E · Speed 20.0 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 18:13 UTC
- Destination: Limassol (CY LMS) · ETA 9 November 2026 at 04:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of ALTAIR LEADER?
ALTAIR LEADER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the dimensions of ALTAIR LEADER?
The vessel has a length overall of 200 metres and a beam of 33 metres. It carries a gross tonnage of 60,394.
Which classification society maintains ALTAIR LEADER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 8 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 4 July 2026. All-time records show 39 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
Where has ALTAIR LEADER been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in East Asia and the North America West Coast. It has also been observed near the Gulf of Mexico and the South America West Coast.
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