GREAT PIONEER (IMO 9728667)
GREAT PIONEER is a Bulk Carrier 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 63,411 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 36,353. This size and type suggest it is configured for versatile dry bulk operations. The vessel is classed by an unspecified society that is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. Recent geographic observations include the Mediterranean Sea, East Asia, and South East Asia. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 April 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 477684400
- Call sign: VRNO9
- Gross tonnage: 36353
- Deadweight: 63411 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 31 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/04/2026
- Registered owner: FEDERAL DELIGHT LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: HONG KONG MING WAH (China)
- Last AIS position: 14°34.5′N · 017°21.2′W · Speed 10.4 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 10:07 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of GREAT PIONEER?
GREAT PIONEER is a Bulk Carrier built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the capacity specifications for GREAT PIONEER?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 63,411 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 36,353.
Which flag does the vessel currently fly?
The vessel flies the flag of Hong Kong, China. It has previously operated under one different flag state during its career.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 16 April 2026. All-time records show 31 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
Where has GREAT PIONEER been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including the Mediterranean Sea and East Asia. It has also been observed in South East Asia and East Africa.
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