SAMOA CHIEF (IMO 9614476)
SAMOA CHIEF is a Container Ship built in 2013 and flying the Singapore flag, placing it in its 13th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 30,700 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 25,483. This vessel is configured for containerized cargo transport within regional trade routes. SAMOA CHIEF is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand/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 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 November 2025.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Singapore
- Year built: 2013
- MMSI: 566866000
- Call sign: 9V9710
- Gross tonnage: 25483
- Deadweight: 30700 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 28 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 32 since 2013
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/11/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: SWIRE SHIPPING PTE LTD (Singapore)
- Last AIS position: 21°1.0′S · 163°58.9′E · Speed 15.8 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 20:21 UTC
- Destination: Subic Bay (PH SFS) · ETA 22 October 2026 at 12:42 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SAMOA CHIEF?
SAMOA CHIEF is a container ship built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for SAMOA CHIEF?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 30,700 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 25,483.
Which classification society manages SAMOA CHIEF?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has SAMOA CHIEF been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the Australia and New Zealand/New Guinea Pacific regions. These areas represent its recent geographic footprint.
What is the port-state control record for SAMOA CHIEF?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 November 2025. All-time records show 32 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
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