CHINA PIONEER
- Vessel Type: Cargo
- MMSI: 477598100
- IMO: 9588768
- Call sign: VRKJ4
CHINA PIONEER (IMO: 9588768) is a Cargo vessel sailing under the Hong Kong flag. It has an overall length of 984 feets and a beam of 164 feets.
CHINA PIONEER position reported at 04/23/2026 17:03:50 UTC:
Latitude: -42.673200, Longitude -42.673200 longitude
Visited ports: Itaguai, Port Hedland, Port Hedland Anch, Cansado, Cansado Anch
CHINA PIONEER
Vessel Identification
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | China Pioneer |
| MMSI | 477598100 |
| IMO Number | 9588768 |
| Call Sign | VRKJ4 |
| Flag State | Hong Kong, China |
| Vessel Type | Bulk Carrier |
Vessel Specifications
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Ship Type | Bulk Carrier |
| Gross Tonnage (GT) | 92,792 |
| Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) | 179,185 |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 291.97 m |
| Beam | 45 m |
| Draft | 18.2 m |
| Year Built | 2011 |
Propulsion
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | MAN B&W Diesel |
| Propulsion | Single Screw |
| Speed (Service) | ~14.5 knots |
Shipyard
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries |
| Country of Build | China |
| Year Delivered | 2011 |
Owner / Operator
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Registered Owner | China Pioneer Shipping Ltd |
| Operator / Manager | Pacific Basin Shipping |
| Commercial Manager | Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong |
Operating Region
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Primary Trading Area | Asia-Pacific, Indian Ocean, Global Bulk Trade Routes |
| Typical Routes | Trans-Pacific, Indian Ocean, Australia–Asia corridors |
| Cargo Type | Dry Bulk (Iron Ore, Coal, Grain) |
| Vessel Class | Capesize |
Vessel Description
The China Pioneer is a Capesize bulk carrier registered under the flag of Hong Kong, China, and operated within the global dry bulk shipping market. With a deadweight tonnage of approximately 179,185 DWT, she is classified as a large Capesize vessel, purpose-built for the carriage of major bulk commodities including iron ore, coal, and grain.
Constructed in 2011 at Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries in China, the vessel reflects standard Capesize design principles with a single-screw propulsion system powered by a MAN B&W diesel engine. Her dimensions — approximately 292 meters in length and 45 meters beam — preclude transit through the Panama and Suez Canals at full load, necessitating routing around the Cape of Good Hope or Cape Horn, characteristic of vessels in this class.
Managed by Pacific Basin Shipping, a well-established Hong Kong-based dry bulk shipping company, the China Pioneer operates primarily across Asia-Pacific, Indian Ocean, and trans-Pacific trade lanes, supporting the supply chains of major commodity-importing nations.
Disclaimer: This profile is compiled from publicly available maritime databases (e.g., MarineTraffic, VesselFinder, Equasis). Users should verify current operational data through official maritime registries for compliance or commercial purposes.
| Port | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ITAGUAI | Port | 4/23/2026 |
| PORT HEDLAND | Port | 10/12/2025 |
| PORT HEDLAND ANCH | Anchorage | 9/3/2025 |
| CANSADO | Port | 6/25/2025 |
| CANSADO ANCH | Anchorage | 6/19/2025 |