WESTERN HIGHWAY (IMO 9325776)
WESTERN HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2007 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 19th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,980 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 39,422. This vessel is configured for the transport of vehicle cargo. WESTERN HIGHWAY is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, the North America West Coast, and East Asia, North America West Coast regions. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 May 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2007
- MMSI: 372548000
- Call sign: 3EJK5
- Gross tonnage: 39422
- Deadweight: 12980 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 68 since 2007
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/05/2026
- Registered owner: CENTENNIAL SHIPPING SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: SANDIGAN SHIP SERVICES INC (Philippines)
- Last AIS position: 36°58.6′N · 126°3.0′E · Speed 18.3 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 12:32 UTC
- Destination: Masan (MAS) (KR MAS) · ETA 13 October 2026 at 17:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of WESTERN HIGHWAY?
WESTERN HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2007 and is currently in its 19th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for WESTERN HIGHWAY?
The vessel has a gross tonnage of 39,422. It also reports a deadweight tonnage of 12,980 metric tonnes.
Which classification society maintains WESTERN HIGHWAY?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has WESTERN HIGHWAY been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the North America West Coast. These regions represent its most recent geographic activity.
How many PSC inspections has the vessel undergone?
Over the last 36 months it has had 16 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 15 of them. The most recent inspection was on 5 May 2026. All-time records show 68 inspections since 2007 and no detentions.
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