SIGMA PIONEER (IMO 9543249)
SIGMA PIONEER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Marshall Islands flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 32,613, a gross tonnage of 20,924, and no length overall is provided. This vessel is configured for bulk cargo operations within its specific tonnage class. SIGMA PIONEER is classed by the Korean Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Mediterranean Sea. It has operated under four former names and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 January 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 538008282
- Call sign: V7A2186
- Gross tonnage: 20924
- Deadweight: 32613 t
- Length overall: 180 m
- Beam: 28 m
- Home port: MAJURO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 76 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 3
- Last PSC detention: 10/06/2025, Malmö (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 29/01/2026
- Registered owner: PIONEER SHIPPING LTD-MAI (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SIGMA SHIPPING LTD-MAI (Greece)
- Technical manager: SIGMA SHIPPING LTD
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SIGMA PIONEER?
SIGMA PIONEER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2011. It is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the engine specifications for SIGMA PIONEER?
The vessel is equipped with a 1D: 2 SA 6 CY main engine. This engine is rated at a power output of 6 kW.
What is the deadweight capacity of the vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 32,613 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 20,924.
Where has SIGMA PIONEER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Mediterranean Sea. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and 3 detentions, with 89 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 January 2026. All-time records show 76 inspections since 2011 and 7 detentions. The most recent detention was on 10 June 2025.
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