POSITIVE CHALLENGER (IMO 9542295)
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.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 636015370
- Call sign: D5AG5
- Gross tonnage: 43810
- Deadweight: 15154 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 30 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 52 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 09/03/2026
- Registered owner: HOLY TIGER NAVIGATION SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: EASTERN CAR LINER LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: ECL SHIPMANAGEMENT CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 2°55.2′N · 100°55.7′E · Speed 16.7 kn · under way · received 8 October 2026 at 09:05 UTC
- Destination: Al Fujayrah (AE FJR) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 17:30 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of POSITIVE CHALLENGER?
POSITIVE CHALLENGER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 43,810. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 15,154 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages POSITIVE CHALLENGER?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (IACS). This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies.
Where has the vessel been operating recently?
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.
What is the port-state control record for this ship?
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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