DOVER HIGHWAY (IMO 9574107)
DOVER HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2011 and flying the Japan flag, placing it in its 15th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 18,720 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 59,030. This vessel is configured for the transport of automotive cargo. DOVER HIGHWAY is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico, the North America East Coast, and the South America East Coast regions. 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 18 May 2026.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Japan
- Year built: 2011
- MMSI: 432824000
- Call sign: 7JKA
- Gross tonnage: 59030
- Deadweight: 18720 t
- Length overall: 199 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2011
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 18/05/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: K LINE RORO BULK SHIP MGMT CO (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 24°37.9′N · 119°49.4′E · Speed 17.4 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 09:48 UTC
- Destination: Singapore (SG SIN) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 05:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of DOVER HIGHWAY?
DOVER HIGHWAY is a Vehicles Carrier. It was built in 2011 and is currently in its 15th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for DOVER HIGHWAY?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 18,720 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 59,030.
Which classification society maintains DOVER HIGHWAY?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized 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; the deficiency count is reported for 5 of them. The most recent inspection was on 18 May 2026. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2011 and no detentions.
Where has DOVER HIGHWAY been recently observed?
The vessel has been active in the South America East Coast and the North America East Coast. It has also been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico region.
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