SOUTHERN ACE (IMO 9881859)
SOUTHERN ACE 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 60,222 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 49,877, and a length overall of 210 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of wood chip commodities. SOUTHERN ACE 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 2 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: 431030000
- Call sign: 7KIH
- Gross tonnage: 49877
- Deadweight: 60222 t
- Length overall: 210 m
- Beam: 38 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 5 since 2021
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 01/12/2025
- Registered owner: FJ SHIPPING CO LTD (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: FUKUJIN KISEN KK (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 27°52.8′S · 041°34.8′E · Speed 13.5 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 17:23 UTC
- Destination: Durban (ZA DUR) · ETA 11 October 2026 at 19:53 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of SOUTHERN ACE?
SOUTHERN ACE is a Wood Chips Carrier built in 2021. It is currently in its fifth year of service.
What are the dimensions of SOUTHERN ACE?
The vessel has a length overall of 210 metres and a beam of 38 metres. It carries a deadweight tonnage of 60,222 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages SOUTHERN ACE?
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 this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 2 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 1 December 2025. All-time records show 5 inspections since 2021 and no detentions.
Where has SOUTHERN ACE been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South America West Coast and East Asia. It has also been observed in South East Asia.
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