HIGHLAND (IMO 9339181)
HIGHLAND is a Bulk Carrier built in 2006 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 20th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 174,092 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 88,930. This capacity indicates a large-scale bulk carrier suitable for major international commodity trades. HIGHLAND is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Malacca Strait, South Africa, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under 10 different flags and has been known by 5 former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 6 May 2026.
- Type: Bulk Carrier
- Flag: Bahamas
- Year built: 2006
- MMSI: 311002350
- Call sign: C6LT6
- Gross tonnage: 88930
- Deadweight: 174092 t
- Length overall: 289 m
- Beam: 45 m
- Home port: NASSAU - 7002362
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 48 since 2006
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 04/05/2026, Fangcheng (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 06/05/2026
- Registered owner: HIGHLAND SHIPPING LTD (China)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SUNRISING INTERNATIONAL SHIP (China)
- Last AIS position: 41°37.5′N · 141°20.1′E · Speed 16.2 kn · under way · received 24 August 2026 at 21:22 UTC
- Destination: For orders · ETA 1 September 2026 at 01:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HIGHLAND?
HIGHLAND is a Bulk Carrier built in 2006. It is currently in its 20th year of service.
What are the dimensions and capacity of HIGHLAND?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 174,092 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 88,930. Its moulded beam is recorded at 45 metres.
Which classification society manages HIGHLAND?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. Its current class status is listed as Withdrawn.
What is the PSC inspection history for HIGHLAND?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention, with 38 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 6 May 2026. All-time records show 48 inspections since 2006 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 4 May 2026.
Where has HIGHLAND been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in several regions, including the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea. It has also been recorded near South Africa and the South America East Coast.
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