CARTERET (IMO 8643145)
CARTERET is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles) built in 1988 and flying the United States of America flag, placing it in its 38th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 171 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 771. This small-scale vessel is configured for vehicle transport and passenger operations. The vessel is classed by Other, which is not an IACS member. It has been observed operating in the North America East Coast region. CARTERET has been registered under one former name and has operated under one previous flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship (vehicles)
- Flag: United States of America
- Year built: 1988
- MMSI: 366977040
- Call sign: WTA7882
- Gross tonnage: 771
- Deadweight: 171 t
- Length overall: 64 m
- Beam: 16 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 5 since 2026
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 19/08/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager: NORTH CAROLINA STATE FERRY (USA)
- Last AIS position: 35°1.1′N · 076°18.8′W · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 20:41 UTC
- Destination: <0JVZ
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of CARTERET?
CARTERET is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Ship designed for vehicles. It was built in 1988 and is currently in its 38th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for CARTERET?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 771. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 171 metric tonnes.
Where has CARTERET been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the North America East Coast region. This area is its primary recent geographic area of operation.
How many inspections has CARTERET undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 4 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026. All-time records show 5 inspections since 2026 and no detentions.
What is the flag status of CARTERET?
The vessel currently flies the United States of America flag. It is categorized in the white band for Paris MoU and the grey band for Tokyo MoU.
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