MELBOURNE HIGHWAY (IMO 8211356)
MELBOURNE HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier built in 1983 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 43rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,483 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 43,259. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicle cargo. Nippon Kaiji Kyokai is the classification society for the vessel, though its current class status is listed as Withdrawn. No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 36 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 21 October 2008. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 1983
- Call sign: 3ERW2
- Gross tonnage: 43259
- Deadweight: 16483 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 1998
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 13/03/2007, Fremantle (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 21/10/2008
- Registered owner: CANOPUS MARITIME CO LTD (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: K LINE RORO BULK SHIP MGMT CO (Japan)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of MELBOURNE HIGHWAY?
MELBOURNE HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 1983 and is currently in its 43rd year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 43,259. Its deadweight tonnage is recorded at 16,483 metric tonnes.
Which classification society is associated with MELBOURNE HIGHWAY?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. Its current classification status is listed as Withdrawn.
How many port-state inspections has the vessel undergone?
No port state control (PSC) inspections were recorded in the last 36 months; 36 inspections are on file since 1998, the most recent on 21 October 2008.
What is the flag state and MoU status of the vessel?
The vessel currently flies the Panama flag. It is ranked in the white band for both the Paris MoU and the Tokyo MoU.
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