HARBOUR PIONEER (IMO 9572757)
HARBOUR PIONEER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker built in 2010 and flying the Portugal (MAR) flag, placing it in its 16th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 19,122 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 13,239. This size and type suggest it is configured for specialized liquid cargo transport. HARBOUR PIONEER is classed by Registro Italiano Navale, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Europe, and the North America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 June 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Portugal (MAR)
- Year built: 2010
- MMSI: 255804340
- Call sign: CQNZ
- Gross tonnage: 13239
- Deadweight: 19122 t
- Length overall: 162 m
- Beam: 23 m
- Home port: MADEIRA - TEMP127M
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 45 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 24/03/2015, Bécancour (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 17/06/2026
- Registered owner: VIERTE NORDTANK HAMBURG (Cyprus)
- Ship manager: ICECHEM TANKERS LTD (Cyprus)
- ISM manager: TB MARINE SHIPMANAGEMENT (Germany)
- Last AIS position: 49°18.6′N · 007°51.3′W · Speed 9.9 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 00:58 UTC
- Destination: Montreal (CA MTR) · ETA 23 October 2026 at 16:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and capacity of HARBOUR PIONEER?
HARBOUR PIONEER is a Chemical/Oil Products Tanker. It has a deadweight tonnage of 19,122 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 13,239.
Which classification society maintains HARBOUR PIONEER?
The vessel is classed by Registro Italiano Navale. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What are the engine specifications for this tanker?
The vessel is equipped with a main engine providing 6,300 kW of power. This power rating supports its operations as a liquid cargo carrier.
Where has HARBOUR PIONEER been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the Mediterranean Sea and West Europe. It has also been observed in the North America East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico.
What is the port-state control record for HARBOUR PIONEER?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 11 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 June 2026. All-time records show 45 inspections since 2010 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 24 March 2015.
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