Pioneering Spirit

In the news Authority-reported

Reports that name Pioneering Spirit, newest first: the headline, the outlet and a link to the original. Voydar does not copy articles. A report tied to this ship by its IMO number in the text says so; a report that only prints the name is a possible match, because other ships can carry the same name.

• Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Mega-Arbeitsschiff "Pioneering Spirit" im Ostsee-Einsatz

  n-tv.deSep 30, 2026Possible match · name only · 60% confidence

  The report names “Pioneering Spirit”; Voydar matched it to this ship by the name alone. It may be about a different ship.

Identity & particulars

Name

Pioneering Spirit

IMO numberWhat is an IMO number?

9593505

MMSIWhat is an MMSI?

249110000

Call signWhat is a call sign?

9HA4112

Flag

Malta

Vessel type

WikidataDetailed type from WikidataCrane vessel

AIS ship type

Other

Gross tonnageGross tonnage vs deadweight

403,342

Length overall

382 m

Beam

124 m

Year built

2014

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Emissions & fuel consumption

Independently verified annual figures reported under the EU MRV regulation — public environmental data the incumbents don't surface.

Technical efficiency: Not Applicable. Source: European Commission / EMSA THETIS-MRV (EU Regulation 2015/757). Covers voyages to, from and within the EU/EEA.

About Pioneering Spirit

Pioneering Spirit (formerly Pieter Schelte) is a split hull crane vessel owned by the Switzerland-based Allseas Group designed for the single-lift installation and removal of large oil and gas platforms, and pipelines. The 382-metre-long (1,253 ft), 124-metre-wide (407 ft) vessel is the world's largest vessel by gross tonnage, the heaviest vehicle ever made and since September 2021 also the largest floating sheerleg in the world. It was built in South Korea by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (now Hanwha Ocean) in 2013 at a cost of €2.6 billion. It commenced offshore operations in August 2016.

Summary from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Pioneering Spirit now?

Pioneering Spirit (Crane vessel, Malta flag) was last seen on AIS on Oct 1, 2026, 20:51 UTC, not moving, in the Baltic Sea. The crew-entered destination was GENNAKER FIELD (voyage report via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS, received Oct 1, 2026, 19:52 UTC). This report does not confirm the ship’s current route.

What kind of ship is Pioneering Spirit?

Pioneering Spirit is a crane vessel sailing under the flag of Malta, built in 2014 by Hanwha Ocean. The vessel is 382 m long with a beam of 124 m and has a gross tonnage of 403,342.

Who is recorded as the owner or manager of Pioneering Spirit?

Allseas Engineering B.V. is recorded as ISM manager for Pioneering Spirit (source: EU MRV (THETIS-MRV) emissions; reporting year 2025). This source record does not independently confirm today’s ownership or management.

What sanctions and inspection records does Voydar hold for Pioneering Spirit?

Voydar has no matched sanctions record displayed for Pioneering Spirit from the OFAC SDN list, the UK Sanctions List, the Canadian autonomous sanctions list, the EU list of designated vessels and the New Zealand Russia Sanctions Register. Coverage may be incomplete; this is not sanctions clearance. No matched inspection records are displayed for Pioneering Spirit. Missing records do not establish whether the ship has been detained.