HIGHLAND CHIEF (IMO 9689940)
HIGHLAND CHIEF is a Container Ship built in 2015 and flying the Hong Kong, China flag, placing it in its 11th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 22,032 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 18,723. This size and type suggest its use in regional containerized cargo transport. HIGHLAND CHIEF is classed by Lloyd's Register, which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Australia and New Zealand region and the New Guinea Pacific area. It has previously operated under one former name and one former flag. Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 17 September 2026.
- Type: Container Ship
- Flag: Hong Kong, China
- Year built: 2015
- MMSI: 477454400
- Call sign: VROJ8
- Gross tonnage: 18723
- Deadweight: 22032 t
- Length overall: 176 m
- Beam: 28 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 25 since 2015
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 17/09/2026
- Registered owner · Ship manager · ISM manager: SWIRE SHIPPING PTE LTD (Singapore)
- Last AIS position: 11°29.9′S · 158°55.6′E · Speed 9.8 kn · under way · received 7 October 2026 at 15:54 UTC
- Destination: Sydney (AU SYD) · ETA 12 October 2026 at 16:09 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of HIGHLAND CHIEF?
HIGHLAND CHIEF is a Container Ship built in 2015. It is currently in its 11th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for HIGHLAND CHIEF?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 22,032 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 18,723.
Which classification society manages HIGHLAND CHIEF?
The vessel is classed by Lloyd's Register. This society is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Where has HIGHLAND CHIEF been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Australia and New Zealand region. It has also been recorded in the New Guinea Pacific area.
What is the PSC inspection history for HIGHLAND CHIEF?
Over the last 36 months it has had 5 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 17 September 2026. All-time records show 25 inspections since 2015 and no detentions.
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