BIWA ARROW (IMO 9687095)
BIWA ARROW is a General Cargo Ship built in 2014 and flying the Panama flag, placing it in its twelfth year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 55,978, a gross tonnage of 31,864, and a length overall of 190 metres. This size and type suggest its utility in diverse cargo transport operations. BIWA ARROW is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in Middle America and the Gulf of Mexico, East Asia and South East Asia, and the South America East Coast. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 16 July 2026.
- Type: General Cargo Ship
- Flag: Panama
- Year built: 2014
- MMSI: 355612000
- Call sign: HOGX
- Gross tonnage: 31864
- Deadweight: 55978 t
- Length overall: 190 m
- Beam: 32 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 33 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 16/07/2026
- Registered owner: CARIBSTAR SHIPPING SA (Japan)
- Ship manager: G2 OCEAN AS (Norway)
- ISM manager: CHUGOKU SOUGYO CO LTD (Japan)
- Last AIS position: 38°56.8′N · 117°45.7′E · Speed 0.2 kn · under way · received 11 October 2026 at 11:10 UTC
- Destination: Tianjin Xingang Pt (CN TXG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of BIWA ARROW?
BIWA ARROW is a General Cargo Ship. It was built in 2014 and is currently in its twelfth year of service.
What are the dimensions of BIWA ARROW?
The vessel has a length overall of 190 metres. It also features a beam of 32 metres.
Which classification society manages BIWA ARROW?
The vessel is classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai. This society is a recognized member of the IACS.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 9 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 8 of them. The most recent inspection was on 16 July 2026. All-time records show 33 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
Where has BIWA ARROW been recently observed?
The vessel has been seen in East Asia and South East Asia, the South America East Coast, and the Gulf of Mexico. These regions represent its recent operational footprint.
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