VANGUARDIA (IMO 9875226)
VANGUARDIA is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2021 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its fifth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 60,306, a gross tonnage of 49,903, and a length overall of 210 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of wood chip commodities. VANGUARDIA is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast, East Asia, and South East Asia regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 December 2025.
- Type: Wood Chips Carrier
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2021
- MMSI: 431041000
- Call sign: 7KKE
- Gross tonnage: 49903
- Deadweight: 60306 t
- Length overall: 210 m
- Beam: 37 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 6 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/12/2025
- Registered owner: ESTEEM MARITIME JAPAN CO LTD (Japan)
- Ship manager: MEIJI SHIPPING CO LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: MMS CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 5°2.4′S · 117°21.0′E · Speed 13.7 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 16:37 UTC
- Destination: Albany (AU ALH) · ETA 19 October 2026 at 10:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of VANGUARDIA?
VANGUARDIA is a Wood Chips Carrier. It was built in 2021 and is currently in its fifth year of service.
What are the dimensions of VANGUARDIA?
The vessel has a length overall of 210 metres and a beam of 37 metres. It possesses a deadweight tonnage of 60,306 metric tonnes.
Which classification society covers VANGUARDIA?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for VANGUARDIA?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 1 December 2025. All-time records show 6 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
Where has VANGUARDIA been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast, East Asia, and South East Asia. These regions represent its recent operational footprint.
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