GLORIOUS ACE (IMO 9561277)
GLORIOUS ACE is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2010 and flying the Cayman Islands flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,836 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 58,939. This vessel is configured for the transport of automotive cargo. GLORIOUS ACE is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Malacca and Singapore Straits, and the North America East Coast and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 636026053
- Call sign: A8FW4
- Gross tonnage: 58939
- Deadweight: 18836 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 50 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/08/2026
- Registered owner: ESTEEM MARITIME SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: MITSUI OSK LINES LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: MMS CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 18°26.4′N · 072°28.8′E · Speed 16.3 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 18:54 UTC
- Destination: Nagoya, Aichi (JP NGO) · ETA 26 October 2026 at 01:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of GLORIOUS ACE?
GLORIOUS ACE is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2010 and is currently in its 16th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for GLORIOUS ACE?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 58,939. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,836 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages GLORIOUS ACE?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has GLORIOUS ACE been recently observed?
The vessel has been spotted in South Asia and the Malacca and Singapore Straits. It has also been recorded near the North America East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.
How many inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 18 August 2026. All-time records show 50 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
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