HOEGH OSAKA (IMO 9185463)
HOEGH OSAKA is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2000 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 26th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,886 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 51,770, and a length overall of 179.9 metres. This configuration is typical for specialized roll-on/roll-off vessels used in automotive logistics. HOEGH OSAKA is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, West Africa, and the North America East Coast over recent periods. It has previously operated under two former names and one former flag state. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 11 January 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2000
- MMSI: 257533000
- Call sign: LAVM8
- Gross tonnage: 51770
- Deadweight: 16886 t
- Length overall: 179.9 m
- Beam: 32.2 m
- Home port: OSLO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 78 since 2000
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 11/01/2026
- Registered owner: HOEGH AUTOLINERS SHIPPING AS (Norway)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: HOEGH AUTOLINERS MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 17°49.1′N · 076°22.8′W · Speed 12.9 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 19:45 UTC
- Destination: Baltimore (US BAL) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 23:44 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HOEGH OSAKA?
HOEGH OSAKA is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2000. It is currently in its 26th year of service.
What are the dimensions of HOEGH OSAKA?
The vessel has a length overall of 179.9 metres and a beam of 32.2 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 9.6 metres.
Which classification society maintains HOEGH OSAKA?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is Car carrier RO/RO E0 MCDK TMON.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 11 January 2026. All-time records show 78 inspections since 2000 and no detentions.
Where has HOEGH OSAKA been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in several regions including the Mediterranean Sea and West Africa. It has also been recorded near the North America East Coast.
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