HOEGH TARGET (IMO 9684976)
HOEGH TARGET is a Vehicles Carrier built in 2015 and flying the Norway (NIS) flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 22,068 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 76,420, and a length overall of 199.9 metres. This vessel is configured for the specialized transport of automotive cargo. HOEGH TARGET is classed by DNV, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea, East Africa, and West Africa over recent periods. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 25 April 2025.
- Type: Vehicles Carrier
- Flag: Norway (NIS)
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 257864000
- Call sign: LAUJ7
- Gross tonnage: 76420
- Deadweight: 22068 t
- Length overall: 199.9 m
- Beam: 36.5 m
- Home port: OSLO
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 39 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 25/04/2025
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: HOEGH AUTOLINERS MANAGEMENT AS (Norway)
- DOC holder: Höegh Autoliners Management AS (Norway)
- Last AIS position: 13°16.7′N · 080°20.5′E · Speed 10.8 kn · under way · received 9 October 2026 at 05:34 UTC
- Destination: KAMARAJAR
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Frequently asked questions
What are the dimensions of HOEGH TARGET?
The vessel has a length overall of 199.9 metres and a beam of 36.5 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 10.318 metres.
Which shipyard built HOEGH TARGET?
The vessel was built by Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co., Ltd. It was completed in 2015 and is now in its 11th year of service.
What is the capacity of HOEGH TARGET?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 22,068 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 76,420.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 6 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 25 April 2025. All-time records show 39 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
What classification does HOEGH TARGET hold?
The vessel is classed by DNV, which is an IACS member. Its current status is listed as Delivered with several specific notations including Ice(C) and BWM(T).
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