VL PIONEER (IMO 9683661)
VL PIONEER is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2014 and flying the Liberia flag, placing it in its 12th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 319,547, a gross tonnage of 161,367, and no length overall is provided. At this capacity, the vessel is configured for large-scale crude oil transport operations. VL PIONEER is classed by Lloyd's Register. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, the South Atlantic, and the West African 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 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 29 April 2025.
- Type: Crude Oil Tanker
- Flag: Liberia
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 636023886
- Call sign: 5LPX4
- Gross tonnage: 161367
- Deadweight: 319547 t
- Length overall: 332 m
- Beam: 60 m
- Home port: MONROVIA
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 7 since 2018
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 29/04/2025
- Registered owner: GMF GLV NO 1 SA (South Korea)
- Ship manager: HYUNDAI GLOVIS CO LTD (South Korea)
- Technical manager · ISM manager: G-MARINE SERVICE CO LTD (South Korea)
- Last AIS position: 8°2.4′N · 076°38.4′E · Speed 10.2 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 02:59 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated · ETA 16 October 2026 at 03:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of VL PIONEER?
VL PIONEER is a Crude Oil Tanker built in 2014. It is currently in its 12th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for VL PIONEER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 319,547 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 161,367.
Which classification society is associated with this vessel?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
Where has VL PIONEER been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait and the Singapore Strait. It has also been recorded in West Africa and South America.
What is the port-state control history for VL PIONEER?
Over the last 36 months it has had 4 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 29 April 2025. All-time records show 7 inspections since 2018 and no detentions.
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