PAPUAN CHIEF (IMO 9689964)
PAPUAN 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, a gross tonnage of 18,723, and a length overall of 176 metres. This size and type suggest its use in regional containerized cargo transport. Lloyd's Register, an IACS member, provides classification for the vessel. Recent observation data places the ship in East Asia and the New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 April 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 477477700
- Call sign: VROO7
- 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: 11/04/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: SWIRE SHIPPING PTE LTD (Singapore)
- Last AIS position: 22°15.9′S · 166°26.0′E · Speed 7.8 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 23:02 UTC
- Destination: Nouméa (NC NOU)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of PAPUAN CHIEF?
PAPUAN CHIEF is a container ship built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the dimensions of PAPUAN CHIEF?
The vessel has a length overall of 176 metres and a beam of 28 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 22,032 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages PAPUAN CHIEF?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has PAPUAN CHIEF been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the East Asia and New Guinea Pacific regions. These areas represent its most recent geographic trading patterns.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 April 2026. All-time records show 28 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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