HIKARI 1 is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship built in 2003 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 5,020 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 4,521, and a length overall of 120 metres. This vessel is configured for specialized refrigerated cargo transport. HIKARI 1 is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, South East Asia, and the New Guinea Pacific regions. It has previously operated under four different flag states and has been known by three former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026.
HIKARI 1 is a Refrigerated Cargo Ship. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
The vessel has a length overall of 120 metres. It also features a beam width of 16 metres.
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 3 of them. The most recent inspection was on 19 August 2026. All-time records show 50 inspections since 2003 and no detentions.
HIKARI 1 is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 5,020 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 4,521.
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