BLUE RIDGE HIGHWAY (IMO 9510151)
BLUE RIDGE HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2009 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 17th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 15,290 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 48,927. This configuration is typical for specialized vehicle transport operations. BLUE RIDGE HIGHWAY is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the South America West Coast, Australia and New Zealand, and East Asia. 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 9 September 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2009
- MMSI: 355558000
- Call sign: 3FEY4
- Gross tonnage: 48927
- Deadweight: 15290 t
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 57 since 2010
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 09/09/2026
- Registered owner: KAW1603 SHIPPING SA (Japan)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: K LINE RORO BULK SHIP MGMT CO (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 13°4.2′N · 100°53.6′E · Speed 8.8 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 11:36 UTC
- Destination: Laem Chabang (TH LCH)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BLUE RIDGE HIGHWAY?
BLUE RIDGE HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2009 and is currently in its 17th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for this vessel?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 15,290 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 48,927.
Which classification society manages BLUE RIDGE HIGHWAY?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has the vessel been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in the South America West Coast and East Asia. It has also been observed in the Australia and New Zealand region.
What is the port-state control history for this ship?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 7 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 9 September 2026. All-time records show 57 inspections since 2010 and no detentions.
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