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GRAND PIONEER — Cargo · IMO 9247572

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GRAND PIONEER has not broadcast an AIS position for 183 days. Its most recent report placed it in the Sea of Japan, at 34.7561° N, 129.2468° E, on 7 May 2026, 19:20 UTC. It was sailing from LAGOS to CHENNAI.

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Under way using engine
Current Navigational Status
15.8 kn
Speed
236.0°
/ 235°
Course / Heading
8.4 m
Static Draught
7.5 m
Current Draught

Voyage Tracker

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LAGOSNGLOS
ATD
12:45 UTCApr 8, 2026
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CHENNAIINMAA
ETA
13:37 UTCMay 6, 2026
GRAND PIONEER

GRAND PIONEER

Identity

Cargo
Type
Panama flagPA
Flag
9247572
IMO Number
352935000
MMSI
HOBN
Call Sign

Specifications

200 m × 32 m
Length × Breadth
2002-01-01
Year Built
19,120 t
Deadweight
58,947 t
Gross Tonnage
N/A
Engine Power
SHIN KURUSHIMA - TOKYO, JAPAN
Builder
KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER
Class Society
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About GRAND PIONEER

Identity · Ownership · Class · Route

GRAND PIONEER — Cargo

Built in 2002, with a gross tonnage of 58,947 GT, and a dead weight of 19,120 tonnes, GRAND PIONEER is a cargo registered under the Panama flag. The vessel is owned by CIDO SHIPPING - HONG KONG, CHINA, built by SHIN KURUSHIMA - TOKYO, JAPAN.

GRAND PIONEER route and voyage history

GRAND PIONEER is currently on a voyage from LAGOS to CHENNAI with an estimated arrival on 2026-05-06T13:37:00Z. The live route and current course of GRAND PIONEER are shown on the bridge map above, updated whenever the vessel is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass.

Vessel class and identifiers

GRAND PIONEER is classed by KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER, which inspects the vessel against its safety and structural rules. Vessels in the same class as GRAND PIONEER can be seen in the Similar Vessels section above or in the full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo.

  • MMSI: 352935000
  • IMO: 9247572
  • Call sign: HOBN
  • Vessel type: Cargo
  • Flag state: Panama

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is GRAND PIONEER right now?

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GRAND PIONEER has not broadcast an AIS position for 183 days. The most recent broadcast placed it in the Sea of Japan, on 7 May 2026, 19:20 UTC. It was sailing from LAGOS to CHENNAI. Vessels stop appearing on terrestrial AIS when they move beyond receiver range, so a gap does not necessarily mean the vessel is inactive.

What are the identifiers for GRAND PIONEER?

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GRAND PIONEER broadcasts MMSI 352935000 and is registered as IMO 9247572, with call sign HOBN . The MMSI is the radio identifier used by AIS; the IMO number stays with the ship for life and does not change with re-flagging or sale.

What type of ship is GRAND PIONEER?

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GRAND PIONEER is classified as a cargo vessel registered under the PA flag. The vessel-type classification is derived from the AIS Type field broadcast by the ship's transponder; full cargo fleet at /vessel-type/cargo and full PA flag list at /flag/pa.

How can I see the live position of GRAND PIONEER?

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MarineRadar shows the latest AIS broadcast from GRAND PIONEER above, with current position, course, speed, and navigation status. Tap "View on map" to centre the live tracker on the vessel and watch its movement update in real time. The same data is available offline-friendly in the iOS and Android apps.

How often is GRAND PIONEER's position updated?

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AIS transponders broadcast position every 2 seconds when underway at high speed and up to every 3 minutes at anchor. The position you see refreshes whenever the ship is in range of a coastal AIS receiver or a satellite pass — typically seconds in coastal waters and minutes offshore.

What class is GRAND PIONEER?

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GRAND PIONEER is classed by KOREAN SHIPPING REGISTER, the classification society responsible for inspecting the vessel against safety, structural and operational rules. As a cargo, GRAND PIONEER sits in the same design class as the other cargos listed in the Similar Vessels section of the vessel page, or in the full cargo directory at /vessel-type/cargo. GRAND PIONEER has a gross tonnage of 58,947 GT.

GRAND PIONEER — Key Facts

MMSI
352935000
IMO number
9247572
Call sign
HOBN
Vessel type
Cargo
Flag state
PA
Navigation status
Under way using engine
Current speed
15.8 knots
Course over ground
236.0°
Heading
235°
Last known position
34.7561°, 129.2468°
Destination
CHENNAI
ETA
2026-05-06T13:37:00Z
Departure port
LAGOS
Actual time of departure
2026-04-08T12:45:00Z
Current draught
7.5 m
Maximum static draught
8.4 m
Year built
2002-01-01
Gross tonnage
58947
Dead weight
19120 t
AIS last updated
2026-05-07T19:20:00Z