POSITIVE CHALLENGER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 15,154 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 43,810. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicle cargo within global maritime trade routes. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS) is the classification society for the vessel, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under one former flag and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 9 March 2026.
POSITIVE CHALLENGER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 43,810. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 15,154 metric tonnes.
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS). This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies.
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South China Sea, and the New Guinea Pacific. These areas represent its recent recent geographic activity.
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 March 2026. All-time records show 52 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
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