COLUMBIA HIGHWAY (IMO 9442873)
COLUMBIA 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 transport of automotive cargo. COLUMBIA HIGHWAY is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in East Asia, Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, and the North America West Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention. The most recent inspection was on 30 May 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 371172000
- Call sign: 3EQO8
- Gross tonnage: 59493
- Deadweight: 18930 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 68 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 1
- Last PSC detention: 29/05/2026, Guangzhou (Tokyo MoU)
- Last PSC inspection: 30/05/2026
- Registered owner: OLIVE INVESTMENT CORP (Japan)
- Ship manager: SHOEI KISEN KK (Japan)
- ISM manager: WALLEM SHIPMANAGEMENT LTD (China)
- Last AIS position: 11°31.0′N · 111°18.5′E · Speed 19.8 kn · under way · received 14 October 2026 at 15:18 UTC
- Destination: Taicang (CN TCG) · ETA 18 October 2026 at 05:09 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of COLUMBIA HIGHWAY?
COLUMBIA 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 COLUMBIA HIGHWAY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 18,930 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 59,493.
Which classification society maintains COLUMBIA HIGHWAY?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
How many inspections has the vessel undergone recently?
Over the last 36 months it has had 12 port state control (PSC) inspections and 1 detention; the deficiency count is reported for 11 of them. The most recent inspection was on 30 May 2026. All-time records show 68 inspections since 2008 and 2 detentions. The most recent detention was on 29 May 2026.
Where has COLUMBIA HIGHWAY been operating?
The vessel has been observed in East Asia and the North America West Coast. It has also been active in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions.
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