HIYU (IMO 8645301)
HIYU is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship built in 1967 and flying the United States of America flag, placing it in its 59th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 124 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 498, and a length overall of 45 metres. This small-scale vessel is configured for specialized passenger and roll-on/roll-off cargo operations. The vessel has been observed in the North America West Coast region. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 June 2026.
- Type: Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship
- Flag: United States of America
- Year built: 1967
- MMSI: 366772770
- Call sign: WX9133
- Gross tonnage: 498
- Deadweight: 124 t
- Length overall: 45 m
- Beam: 19 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 1 since 2026
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/06/2026
- Registered owner: WASHINGTON STATE TRANSPORT (USA)
- Ship manager: WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES (USA)
- Last AIS position: 51°37.1′N · 122°55.6′W · Speed 9.7 kn · received 18 September 2025 at 17:29 UTC
- Destination: To be nominated
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HIYU?
HIYU is a Passenger/Ro-Ro Cargo Ship. It was built in 1967 and is currently in its 59th year of service.
What are the dimensions of HIYU?
The vessel has a length overall of 45 metres and a beam of 19 metres. It has a gross tonnage of 498 and a deadweight tonnage of 124 metric tonnes.
What is the flag status of HIYU?
The vessel flies the United States of America flag. This flag is categorized in the white band for the Paris MoU and the grey band for the Tokyo MoU.
Where has HIYU been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in the North America West Coast region. It is currently not listed as a USCG targeting vessel.
How many PSC inspections has HIYU undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 1 port state control (PSC) inspection and no detentions, with no deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 20 June 2026. All-time records show 1 inspection since 2026 and no detentions.
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