FLORIDA HIGHWAY (IMO 9442861)
FLORIDA HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2008 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,930 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 59,493. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo.
FLORIDA HIGHWAY is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in West Africa, the Malacca Strait, and the South China Sea over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 13 August 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 372805000
- Call sign: 3EPT6
- Gross tonnage: 59493
- Deadweight: 18930 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 65 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC detention: 26/10/2020, Fremantle (Indian Ocean MoU / Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 13/08/2026
- Registered owner: PEDREGAL MARITIME SA (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SHOEI KISEN KK (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 21°25.0′N · 156°52.4′W · Speed 16.7 kn
- Destination: Lázaro Cárdenas (MX LZC) · ETA 2026-10-17T12:00:00.000Z
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of FLORIDA HIGHWAY?
FLORIDA HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for FLORIDA HIGHWAY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 18,930 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 59,493.
Which classification society manages FLORIDA HIGHWAY?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has FLORIDA HIGHWAY been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in West Africa and the South China Sea. It has also been recorded transiting the Malacca Strait and the Singapore Strait.
What is the PSC inspection history for FLORIDA HIGHWAY?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 13 August 2026. All-time records show 65 inspections since 2008 and 1 detention. The most recent detention was on 26 October 2020.
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