PORT VILA 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 30,814 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 25,483. This capacity is characteristic of medium-sized container vessels used for regional feeder services. PORT VILA 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 the New Guinea Pacific, East Asia, and South East Asia regions. It has operated under one former flag and has been registered under four 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 29 April 2026.
PORT VILA CHIEF is a container ship built in 2013. It is currently in its 13th year of service.
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 30,814 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 25,483.
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific and South East Asia regions. It has also been noted in the Australia and New Zealand area.
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 2 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 April 2026. All-time records show 26 inspections since 2013 and no detentions.
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