CAPE TOWN HIGHWAY (IMO 9565558)
CAPE TOWN HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 21,676 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 58,535, and a length overall of 200 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. CAPE TOWN HIGHWAY is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in South Asia, the Singapore Strait and South China Sea, and East Asia and South 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 17 July 2025.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 372031000
- Call sign: 3FOK4
- Gross tonnage: 58535
- Deadweight: 21676 t
- Length overall: 200 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 46 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/07/2025
- Registered owner: KAW1653 SHIPPING SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: KAWASAKI KISEN KAISHA LTD (Japan)
- ISM manager: K LINE RORO BULK SHIP MGMT CO (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 8°38.6′N · 015°47.7′W · Speed 18.0 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 11:32 UTC
- Destination: Sagunto (ES SAG) · ETA 15 October 2026 at 23:44 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CAPE TOWN HIGHWAY?
CAPE TOWN HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2011 and is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the dimensions of CAPE TOWN HIGHWAY?
The vessel has a length overall of 200 metres and a beam of 32 metres. It carries a gross tonnage of 58,535.
Which classification society manages CAPE TOWN HIGHWAY?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 7 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 3 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 July 2025. All-time records show 46 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
Where has CAPE TOWN HIGHWAY been operating recently?
The vessel has been observed in South Asia and the Singapore Strait. It has also been recorded in the South China Sea and East Asia.
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