HOEGH TRANSPORTER (IMO 9176395)
HOEGH TRANSPORTER is a Vehicles Carrier built in 1999 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 27th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,747 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 57,757. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. HOEGH TRANSPORTER is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America West Coast, and the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 27 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 1999
- MMSI: 257712000
- Call sign: LAKO7
- Gross tonnage: 57757
- Deadweight: 16747 t
- Length overall: 199.98 m
- Beam: 32.26 m
- Home port: OSLO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 105 since 1999
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 15/11/2023, Southampton (Paris MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 27/08/2026
- Registered owner: HOEGH AUTOLINERS SHIPPING AS (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: HOEGH AUTOLINERS MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 3°19.1′S · 060°31.3′E · Speed 15.1 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 03:42 UTC
- Destination: SULTAN QABOOS PORT · ETA 19 October 2026 at 12:17 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of HOEGH TRANSPORTER?
HOEGH TRANSPORTER is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 1999 and is currently in its 27th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HOEGH TRANSPORTER?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 57,757. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,747 metric tonnes.
Which classification society manages HOEGH TRANSPORTER?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its current class status is listed as Delivered.
Where has HOEGH TRANSPORTER been recently operating?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the North America West Coast. It has also been recorded in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 10 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 5 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 27 August 2026. All-time records show 105 inspections since 1999 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 15 November 2023.
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