NEW GUINEA CHIEF (IMO 9689952)
NEW GUINEA CHIEF is a Container Ship built in 2015 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 22,032 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 18,723. This size and type suggest its utility in regional containerized cargo operations. NEW GUINEA CHIEF is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific and East Asia regions over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 February 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 477477400
- Call sign: VROO8
- Gross tonnage: 18723
- Deadweight: 22032 t
- Length overall: 176 m
- Beam: 28 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 28 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/02/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: SWIRE SHIPPING PTE LTD (Singapore)
- Last AIS position: 15°30.9′S · 167°11.3′E · Speed 12.4 kn · moored · received 4 October 2026 at 14:21 UTC
- Destination: Santos (BR SSZ)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of NEW GUINEA CHIEF?
NEW GUINEA CHIEF is a container ship built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 22,032 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 18,723.
Which classification society manages NEW GUINEA CHIEF?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current classification status is listed as Delivered.
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the New Guinea Pacific and East Asia regions. These areas represent its recent primary geographic operational zones.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 February 2026. All-time records show 28 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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